China makes joint efforts to ensure Olympic security

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Source: CCTV.com | 07-17-2008 08:40

As the Olympics approach, central and local authorities are working together to ensure optimum safety and security during the Games.

Beijing's Capital International Airport, will adopt special  security checks from July 20th to ensure safe air transport  for the Games.

Many domestic airports, including Beijing's Capital International Airport, will adopt special security checks from July 20th to ensure safe air transport for the Games.

Zhang Zhi, Public Security Authority said "We have set up special anti-explosives checks at all the entrances of Terminals 1, 2 and 3. We will check all passengers and their carry-on luggage."

Airport staff and people picking up or seeing off passenger must also undergo checks at the terminal entrance.

Zhang Zhi said "It's compulsory. Nobody who refuses to be checked will be allowed into the departure hall."

Areas surrounding the airport are also being closely managed. Barriers have been set up on all roads leading to the airport.

From July 20th, police and soldiers will conduct random checks on people and vehicles on major roads leading to the airport expressway.