Beijing tightens security as embassies warn of threats

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Beijing tightens security as embassies warn of threats

BEIJING (AP) — Security has been tightened around a Beijing bar and shopping area popular with foreigners as embassies issued warnings that foreigners should be on guard for possible threats against them.

The American, British, French and other embassies said they had received information of possible threats against Westerners in the Sanlitun area on or around Christmas Day. They urged their citizens to be vigilant.

Armed police were standing on guard in the area, which has many big-name brand stores and some embassies.

Beijing police announced Thursday they had issued a yellow security alert to ensure safety during the Christmas period. According to Beijing's security regulations, the alert is issued in the case of the receipt of threats to safety or finding suspected explosives. Police commonly issue a yellow alert during holiday periods.

-- (c) Associated Press 2015-12-24

[HenryB]

I think this group should act so bold in China China will get upset not like US or Europe. Many members of this will suffer

[SGX]

You dont go to china to create upset . It happens from within.

Chances are its a repeat of the Uyghur minority rebelling against the capital for stealing their land and polluting their water ways.

This is just a formality.

[Friendly Stranger]

Go ahead awake the sleeping giant. The PR is not the west, they shoot first and don't bother asking questions.

[Pdaz]

Yeah no PC kid-gloves bullshit in China.. Bullets and bill for the relatives is all they will get.. Shame we don't do the same in Europe.

[SGX]

Yeah no PC kid-gloves bullshit in China.. Bullets and bill for the relatives is all they will get.. Shame we don't do the same in Europe.

agree, through thousands of years of evolution china knows how to control its people. western society should take notes lol