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Washington Times
June 25, 2008
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BEIJING -- China has stationed a battery of ground-to-air missiles just 300 yards from a Beijing Olympic venue, the latest sign of tightening security with the games just 61/2 weeks away.
The fenced-off military compound has been set up just south of the Olympic Sports Center Stadium, a venue for soccer and modern pentathlon. It’s also within a half mile of the Water Cube and the Bird’s Nest National Stadium, the $450 million showpiece venue of the games.
China has uped its security efforts since deadly rioting in Tibet broke out March 14, followed by pro-Tibet protests on international legs of the torch relay. Last week, Beijing said it had mobilized a 100,000-strong anti-terrorism force to guard against Olympics threats.
June 25, 2008
Pg. 21
BEIJING -- China has stationed a battery of ground-to-air missiles just 300 yards from a Beijing Olympic venue, the latest sign of tightening security with the games just 61/2 weeks away.
The fenced-off military compound has been set up just south of the Olympic Sports Center Stadium, a venue for soccer and modern pentathlon. It’s also within a half mile of the Water Cube and the Bird’s Nest National Stadium, the $450 million showpiece venue of the games.
China has uped its security efforts since deadly rioting in Tibet broke out March 14, followed by pro-Tibet protests on international legs of the torch relay. Last week, Beijing said it had mobilized a 100,000-strong anti-terrorism force to guard against Olympics threats.