1.   But executives here say the former British colony remains one of the worst offenders in Asia for copyright violations.

2.   Chan assured the businessmen that the British colony would remain a profitable place for investment after the handover.

3.   For many companies, the colony remains a jumping-off point for getting into the Chinese market, or even a base for the whole East Asia region.

4.   For many companies, the colony remains a jumping-off place for getting into the Chinese market, or even a base for the whole region.

5.   The vast majority of Gibraltarians want the colony to remain in British hands.

6.   The former British colony has since remained divided.