China's Olympic StadiumFrom Voice Of America:
China says it has stopped five terrorist groups and arrested 82 suspected terrorists who were plotting to attack the Beijing Olympics. Daniel Schearf reports from Beijing the announcement was made one day after police in northwestern China said they shot and killed five people during a raid on a terrorist-training hideout.
China's official Xinhua news agency says police broke up the suspected terrorist groups in the first half of this year in northwest Xinjiang province.
Xinhua quoted Chen Zhuangwei, the head of public security in Xinjiang's capital, Urumqi, as saying the groups were separatists or extremists plotting to sabotage the Beijing Olympics.
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More News on The Olympics, And Terrorism In China
China warns of Muslim terrorist threat ahead of Olympics -- AFP
China says foils "terrorists" targeting Olympics -- Reuters
China arrests 'Olympic plotters' -- BBC News
China: 5 'Olympic terror groups' smashed -- CNN
China offers £50,000 for Olympics terror tip-offs -- Times Online
Four weeks to go and Beijing's unknown army is in retreat -- The Guardian
China tightens its security for Olympic Games -- Times Online
Terror threat to Games: China shuts mosques -- Times Of India
My Comment: These news reports of terrorism plans and terrorists being killed or arrested in China is very worrisome. China has always had a problem with many of its minorities. Tibet is not the only one with grievances in China.
A terrorist attack in Beijing will be a tremendous propaganda coup for enemies of the Chinese Central government. As for the Chinese, the lost of face will result in an outburst of anger and retribution. While many people will be enjoying the Olympic spectacle .... they will be many worried about security and terrorist attacks.
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