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China: Threats and Warnings Ahead of the Olympics

May 19, 2008 | 21:03 GMT

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Summary

There have been several rumors and leaks over the past several months of terrorist plots, surveillance and heightened security in Beijing and Shanghai. While this could be the standard jitters accompanying preparations for the August Olympics, the persistence and content of these reports bear closer watching.

A stream of low-key cautions and alerts for Beijing and Shanghai ahead of the August Olympics bears watching....

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