Olympic Protests: Beijing's Approach and Tips for Travelers

Beijing has named three parks as designated protest zones for the Olympics, following the international standard for balancing security and allowing free speech at a major international event. The establishment of the zones gives Chinese security officials the necessary cover to take even swifter action against any protest outside the designated zones. For those traveling to Beijing or other Chinese venues for the Olympics, a brief review of standard Chinese security procedures for urban protests and what to do if confronted with such a situation is in order.