Members of China's armed police take part in an anti-terrorism drill.Photograph: Fan Changguo/AP
From The Guardian:
The Chinese government is briefing residents on how to handle everything from chemical attacks to hijacking, issuing a special new anti-terrorism manual weeks before the Olympics.
"The book is practical. If correctly following its instructions, citizens are very much likely to escape and even stop a terrorist attack," the Public Security Bureau said in a statement.
Beijing has stressed that security is the top priority for the games, which begin on August 8. It has promised that a 100,000-strong anti-terrorist force of police, commandos and other troops will be on alert.
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More News On China And Its Anti-Terrorism Precautions For The Olympics
China anti-terror manual to enlist Beijing residents -- Reuters
China unveils anti-terrorism manual for Olympics -- LA Times
Missiles, 100K police on China's Olympic team -- USA Today
Hong Kong Olympics security threat moderate: police -- Reuters
'Ever-present' threat of Olympic terrorist attack: HK police -- Macau Daily Times
The Beijing Olympics: Five-ring circus -- The Economist
China steps up Olympic security -- Radio Australia
China scales down its Olympic ambitions -- The Telegraph
My Comment: The Chinese authorities and civilians are petrified of a terrorist strike during the Olympics. For them, the loss of face would be incalculable. I can understand the heavy security, but unfortunately it will take some spirit out of the games.
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