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View from Taiwan's outlying island of Kinmen as China begins military drills. China on Thursday encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games aimed at punishing the self-ruled island after its new president vowed to defend democracy. IMAGES
View from the coast of China's Xiamen as the military begins drills surrounding Taiwan. China on Thursday encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games aimed at punishing the self-ruled island after its new president vowed to defend democracy. IMAGES
Images from Taiwan's outlying island of Kinmen on the morning of the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te. Taipei-administered Kinmen is only five kilometres (three miles) from the Chinese mainland, compared to 200 kilometres from Taiwan island. IMAGES
Taiwanese first responders and civilians participate in drills simulating emergency scenarios including missile strikes and chemical attacks, as part of an island-wide civilian disaster preparedness drill. On Tuesday, Chinese warships and aircraft were still operating around Taiwan, the island's defence ministry said, a day after Beijing declared an end to its massive war games. IMAGES
A Taiwanese Tuo Chiang missile corvette sails out of the island's Suao Naval Base during a third day of China's military drills. China said fighter jets carrying "live ammunition" had conducted "simulated strikes" near Taiwan on Monday, while the US said its guided-missile destroyer sailed through waters claimed by Beijing in a "freedom of navigation" operation. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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