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China's Olympics. Security Trumps Fun. Why Oh Why?

Excellent Washington Post article on how China's increased security (including executions) may end up taking the "fun" out of the Olympics. The article is entitled, "Across China, Security Instead Of Celebration: Police Crack Down on 'Hostile Forces,'... ...full story at China Law Blog

from China Law Blog on Mon, Jul 21 2008

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01 May 08 visit Olympics Security Forces  »  YouTube videoSecurity forces vow to safeguard Olympics WATCH VIDEO Source: CCTV.com | 04-30-2008 08:49 Special Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games The oath-taking ceremony of the Olympics was held in Beijing on Tuesday on the eve of the 100-day countdown to the...
08 Aug 08 visit China's Ignorance Is Bliss.  »  China Law Blog Really excellent article by John Kamm over at the Washington Post, analyzing the reality behind the recent Pew Survey numbers on China. The article is entitled, "Blinded By the Firewall: Why the Chinese Think The World Loves China," and if you want to...
07 Jul 08 visit Security forces ready for a safe Games  »  Shanghai Daily ANTI-TERRORISM tops China's security tasks during the Beijing Olympics, according to a senior officer overseeing the Games' security. The People's Liberation Army, the Navy and the Air Force are ready for the...
07 May 08 visit Ban on liquid parcels for Games security  »  Shanghai Daily CHINA'S State Post Bureau has banned delivery of liquid goods nationwide, starting from this month, to ensure security prior to and during the Beijing Olympics. Liquids, including shampoos, perfumes and massage...
29 Feb 08 visit Hebei police set up checkpoints, tighten security for Olympics  »  People's Daily Police in north China's Hebei province, neighboring Beijing, have set up special checkpoints to stop and search vehicles to ensure security ahead of the Olympics. From Thursday, police in Hebei would be deployed at 26 checkpoints on ...
10 Oct 07 visit China's police chief promises security support for Party congress  »  People's Daily China's Ministry of Public Security has promised police from around China will support Beijing police in their security operations for upcoming 17th National Congress of the Communist Part of China (CPC), which is due to convene next week. ...

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