An anti-hijacking drill was held this morning at the Beijing Capital International Airport where more than 350 armed police of a special anti-terrorism squad "killed a terrorist" and "seized two others." All of the "passenger hostages" were "freed." The excercise -- the largest of its kind held in Beijing -- tests the emergency response capability to airborne terrorist acts. [newsphoto.com.cn]

Healthcare workers treat an 'injured passengers' in an anti-hijacking drill at Beijing Capital International Airport. [newsphoto.com.cn]

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