A mannequin of a soldier points a model gun from inside a bunker past Shihyu Islet, towards Xiamen, a coastal city in China, in Lieyu Township, Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Chen Ing-wen, 50, stands atop a rocky outcrop demonstrating how as a soldier he used to shoot at Chinese trawlers that got too close, some 3 km from China's coast on Taiwan-controlled Kinmen island, Taiwan, October 16, 2021. "It was just to scare them - but they weren't scared," said Chen who did his military service on Kinmen from 1991 to 1993. "We were not trying to kill them, just warn them away." REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

An aeroplane flies over a former military bunker towards the airport on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Wu Ja-shin, 37, holds an old shell fired from China during the 1960s at his uncle's home on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2021. Regular shelling did not end until 1978, when Washington formally recognised Beijing over Taipei.  REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

An abandoned military tank sinks in the sand on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 17, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A scooter drives past a fruit stall in the old street of the city on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 17, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A painting of Former Taiwan President Chiang Kai-shek and Taiwan flag, calling for the reunification of China remains on the wall of a house on Kinmen, Taiwan October 16, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A bladesmith makes knives out of shells fired from China between 1958 to 1979 at his workshop on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

A mannequin of a soldier aims in the direction of China at the coastal line of Lieyu Township, Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

The flag of Taiwan is seen painted on Shihyu Islet in front of Xiamen, a coastal city in China, in Lieyu Township, Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A shop owner dressed in replica military uniform sells tea eggs to tourists on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 16, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Two veterans explore an old assembly hall that they visited as young men during their military service on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A statue and photo of General Li Guang-Qian are seen in the temple of General Li Guang-Qian, built in memory of a regimental commander who died fighting enemies in the Battle of Guningtou, on Kinmen, Taiwan October 17, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Tourists visit the Zhaishan Tunnel, built to hide supply boats in 1961 and opened to the public in 1998 on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

An old bunker bearing the words "fight to protect the country" sinks into the sand in Lieyu Township, Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

The flag of Taiwan flies on a scooter driving through a village on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A resident gets a haircut at a barber shop on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 17, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Dong Teng-siang, a third generation traditional lantern maker works at his home on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2021. The lanterns Dong makes are used for weddings, painted with the names of the new family and words of blessing. REUTERS/Ann Wang TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Local women gather to play the game Four Colour Cards, in the lobby of Panshan village office on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A family collects clams on the beach on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 16, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. Landmines were cleared from the beaches in 2013, but anti landing barricades remain.REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A butcher prepares meat at his stall at a morning market on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Beishan Broadcasting Wall, a propaganda loudspeaker facing China, stands on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 17, 2021. The structure was designed to broadcast songs by Taiwanese singers and speeches inviting enemy soldiers to defect. It was used until the late 1970s. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Residents use equipment in the park to exercise on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A dog stands on the counter of a souvenir shop on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 17, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A woman prays to a wind lion guardian at a temple in Shanhou village on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A mannequin of a soldier stands inside a bunker facing Xiamen, a coastal city in China, in Lieyu Township, Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Chen Hong-Ren, 58, a veteran, poses for a photo while wearing a replica of the military uniform he wore during his service on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 16, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

A group of veterans exchange stories about their time in military camp over a late night drink at their guesthouse on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 17, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Veterans celebrate their reunion with beer, BBQ and karaoke on Kinmen, Taiwan October 16, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Veterans take part in a flag raising ceremony at a former military post on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 15, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Chen Ing-wen prays at a temple inside a bunker that was once his dormitory as a young soldier on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 16, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A veteran wears a replica of his military uniform while looking out from a bunker, during an annual trip back to Kinmen, Taiwan, October 17, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

A former military outpost stands on the beach on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 16, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Chen Hong-Ren, 58, a veteran, poses for a photo while wearing a replica of the military uniform he wore during his service on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 16, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. REUTERS/Ann Wang SEARCH "WANG KINMEN" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES