Security
Protest applications: 77, Approved: 0
It was about three weeks ago that we reported that the government would set up protest zones in Beijing to accommodate anyone who had a grievance could hold a protest in the specified zones, while the Olympics were on.
So far 77 applications have been received, but of those 74 have “been withdrawn so far, because [...]
With all of the security, gates and guards in China you sometimes have to ask yourself, who are they trying to keep out or are they trying to keep you in.
Journalists at the media press center for the Beijing Olympics are asking themselves just that when they noticed an APC parked out the front of [...]
Four foreigners arrested for protesting
BBC has reported the four foreigners have been arrested for staging a protest near the Birds Nest stadium.
Organizers say they are ready to respond to any security threat.
“China has focused on strengthening security and protection around Olympic venues and at the Olympics Village, so Beijing is already prepared to respond to any threat,” [...]
Security in Beijing prepares for torch arrival
Beijing is preparing for the arrival of the Olympic torch arrival back in the capital. The torch is expected to pass the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square. Security will be tight wherever the torch travels after yesterday’s attack deadly attack in Xinjiang.
“The different departments of the Beijing police have taken detailed precautions for [...]
Chinese border attatck kills 16
In breaking news, 16 policeman have been killed in an attack on a boder post in the Muslim region, Xinjiang in north-western China.
“The attackers drove up to the post at Kashgar and threw two grenades, which also wounded 16 members of the border patrol armed police division.”
BBC’s report
AP
Xinhua
The Australian Olympic Committee is not concerned about the threats made to the Beijing Olympics by terrorist groups.
“The army and the police are very visable and to crack the defence that I’ve seen around the city that i’ve seen this week would be a very tough job,” said AOC spokesman Mike Tancred.
I have to agree [...]
An Islamic terrorist group is taking credit for the recent bus explosions in China. They claim they have actually made five attacks, resulting in several deaths and injuries.
The threat to the Beijing Olympics from terrorists is real. China however, has stepped up security in Beijing to unprecedented levels, with constant security checks and [...]
- Protest pens at the Beijing Olympics
- Authorities say no link between bomb blasts and Olympics
- Bomb blast in southern China kills at least two people
- Security checkpoints in Beijing brings traffic to a crawl
- Beijing to close airport during opening ceremony
- China steps up security further for the Olympics
- China to use drones during Olympic games
- Missiles to protect Beijing Olympic venues
