Police equipment displayed in Beijing

The China (Beijing) International Exhibition and Symposium on Police and Anti Terrorism Technology and Equipment (CIPATE), sponsored by the Beijing Public Security Bureau and China Association for Science and Technology opened in May 10 in Beijing.

James Soong delivers speech at Qinghua University

Chairman James CY Soong of the People First Partyin Taiwan gives a speech to students and teachers of the prestigious Qinghua University in Beijing, capital of China, May 11, 2005.

Russians living in Germany pay homage to martyrs

A Russian girl presents flowers at the cemetery of former Soviet soldiers, who devoted their lives to the victory of World War II, in Berlin, capital of Germany, on May 9, 2005. Russians living in Germany came here on Monday to cherish the memory of the soldiers.

Car bomb blast kills seven in Baghdad

Fire fighters tried to put out fire in a car in Baghdad May 10th. A blast went off around 9:40 a.m. (0540 GMT) near a US- Iraqi joint patrol in central Baghdad, killing seven Iraqis and wounding 16 others. Three US soldiers were reportedly wounded.

China beat Sweden in Sudirman Cup

Lin Dan of China returns the shuttlecock during a match against R Wengberg of Sweden on the first day of the 2005 Sudriman Cup mixed team badminton championship in Beijing, China, May 10, 2005. Lin Dan won the match 15-6, 15-8.

South American-Arab summit to open in Brasilia

Foreign ministers from South American and Arab countries gather to make final preparations for forthcoming South American-Arab summit in Brasilia, capital of Brazil, on May 9, 2005.

White tigers born in Harbin

The photo taken on May 10, 2005 shows a newly-born snow tiger at a Manchurian Tiger Park in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

Strong sandstorm sweeps Hohhot

Two women wearing gauze masks ride their bicycles against a strong sandstorm in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on May 10, 2005. A strong sandstorm hit the city on Tuesday with a visibility of about 500 meters only.

Top legislator meets Samoan PM

Wu Bangguo (R) , chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), shakes hands with Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi during a meeting in Beijing on May 10, 2005. Tuilaepa arrived in Beijing Sunday afternoon for an official visit to China.

India holds joint military operation

Indian tanks take part in a joint operation by India's army and air force in northern part of Punjab State, closing to the border of Pakistan, May 9, 2005. The joint operation was the biggest one in Punjab region since the shooting case happened in the Indian parliament in 2001.

Beijing party chief meets PFP chairman

Liu Qi (L), Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China,presents a gift to James CY Soong,Chairman of the People First Party (PFP), during a meeting in Beijing May 10, 2005. James CY Soong and his delegation arrived in Beijing Tuesday afternoon to continue their mainland tour.It is the first time for Soong to visit Beijing.

James Soong arrives in Beijing for visit

Chairman of the People First Party (PFP) James CY Soong delivers a speech upon his arrival at the international airport of Beijing May 10, 2005. James CY Soong and his delegation arrived in Beijing Tuesday afternoon to continue their mainland tour.