1.   And what most outrages the Chinese is the speculation that such a shield might be extended to Taiwan, which is considered a renegade province.

2.   Beijing has also reacted strongly to speculation that the shield could be extended beyond the United States to cover allies Japan and Taiwan.

3.   Beijing has also reacted strongly to speculation that the shield could be extended beyond the United States to cover Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province.

4.   Beijing has also reacted strongly to speculation that the shield could be extended beyond the United States to cover Japan and Taiwan.