While Americans are still putting a lot of effort into cleaning Afghanistan from rebelled Taliban, soldiers in China are preparing for a joint anti-terrorist drill.

Perhaps the Chinese authorities were stimulated by the rebellion of Chinese Muslim provinces, where the army was forced to suffocate the protests in violence.

Such an operation has enticed the rest of the Muslim world to protest in front of many Chinese embassies and Chinese representatives throughout the world, especially in the Middle East, are standing by.

Take a look at the attached photo gallery: Day In Photos - July 16, 2009.