1.   Analysts here said it was extremely unlikely that Beijing would grant the request, given that Taiwan has always refused to repatriate mainland hijackers.

2.   China and Taiwan began five days of talks here Sunday aimed at reaching agreements on repatriating mainland plane hijackers and settling differences over fishing and illegal immigration.

3.   These will address the repatriation of mainland hijackers and stowaways and attempt to settle fishing disputes between the two sides.

4.   Recent talks between the two bodies have concentrated on the repatriation of mainland hijackers and stowaways.

5.   Taiwan is seeking talks with China on the repatriation of a mainland hijacker who has qualified for release from jail on parole here, a senior official said Thursday.

6.   The island is to propose a five-day round of a high-level talks with China later this month on such issues as repatriation of mainland hijackers and stowaways.