China steps up Olympic security
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![China will deploy a 100,000 strong anti-terrorism force during the Games. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/china_olysecurity_afp_300608.jpg "China will deploy a 100,000 strong anti-terrorism force during the Games. [AFP]")
China will deploy a 100,000 strong anti-terrorism force during the Games. [AFP]
The Chinese government says it will step up security around the Beijing Olympics to counter the threat of terrorist attacks.
Authorities in Hebei province say that security check-points will be set up on all roads leading to Beijing.
A new rapid response team has also been added to the 100,000 strong anti-terrorism force that will be deployed during the Games.
The announcement comes amid reports that two people have been executed for terrorist activities in China's north-west Xinjiang region.
