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Pacific nation Solomon Islands begins voting in a national election that could reshape regional security, with citizens in effect choosing if their nation will deepen ties with China. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at the Great Hall of the People as a major party gathering opens on Sunday. Xi hailed the Communist Party's rule and defended its Covid policies as he opened a five-yearly Congress at which thousands of hand-picked delegates are set to rubber stamp his bid to rule for a historic third term. IMAGES
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit opens in Tajikistan's capital city Dushanbe. World leaders including Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi attend via video call, as well as Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has had to self isolate after dozens of people in his entourage tested positive for the coronavirus. IMAGES
China opens a new office for its security agents to operate openly in Hong Kong for the first time under a tough new law, transforming a hotel into the force's headquarters. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jingping opens the Belt and Road summit. Xi's pet project is a reboot of the ancient Silk Road to connect Asia to Europe and Africa through massive investments in maritime, road and rail projects. 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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