A soldier from the mine disposal unit prepares to search for landmines along a coast in Kinmen, Taiwan...
A soldier from the mine disposal unit prepares to search for landmines along a coast in Kinmen May 18, 2009. Taiwan removed underwater naval barricades and landmines on Monday on beaches in the former military outpost of Kinmen for a cross straits swimming event slated for August which will see competitors swim from Xiamen, China to Kinmen, Taiwan. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN MILITARY POLITICS SPORT)