China holds anti-terrorist exercise for 2008 Olympics

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Source: CCTV.com | 06-20-2007 09:05

China held a state-level anti-terrorist exercise for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on June 19, 2007. [Photo: Xinhua]

The Third National Working Conference on Anti-Terrorism has been held in Beijing. State-level anti-terrorist exercises for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games were also held. At the conference, Senior Party official, Luo Gan, says the purpose is to create a good environment for the upcoming Party Congress and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Luo Gan said China is putting anti-terrorism at the top of its agenda to ensure national and social public security.

Luo said that success in fighting terrorism is very important for the Communist Party and its government in winning public support. He says an anti-terrorism mechanism should be set up quickly to enhance emergency response and coordination.

Luo also highlighted the importance of international cooperation.

Meanwhile, in Beijing, China has held a state-level anti-terrorist exercise for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The exercise, dubbed "Great Wall No. 4", focuses on security work for the Beijing Olympics.

The Ministry of Public Security said the exercise tested the capacity of Chinese police to handle a large-scale hostage taking situation and helped to improve China's anti-terrorist abilities. China will do its utmost to guarantee the security of the 2008 Olympics.

Editor:Du Xiaodan