China strengthens security measures for the Communist Party Congress coming

Almaty. September 29. Silkroadnews – China strengthens security measures for the Communist Party Congress coming, the Shanghaiist Internet portal reported.
“China is tightening security for next month’s twice-a-decade Communist Party Congress, canceling police leave in Beijing, limiting tourism to Tibet and clamping down on the spread of political rumors,” the report said.
The informed sources say thousands of policemen from other provinces have been sent to the Chinese capital for reinforcement, besides, since the beginning of September all the leaves has been cancelled for police officers in Beijing.
“Beijing Communist Party chief Cai Qi on Wednesday asked the city for “120 percent” effort to ensure safety for the congress”, the agency quoted the official “Beijing Daily”.
According to “Beijing Daily”, Beijing’s largest metal building materials market will be closed from Friday and then relocated to Hebei province along with more than 10,000 workers and traders. The reason behind such a move is a large number of migrants gathered at the market. Also, some factories and restaurants will be temporarily closed to reduce the level of air pollution.
The strengthened security measures will include verification of identity cards at metro stations and patrolling of streets.
The congress in Beijing is expected to gather around 2,000 delegates, the participants will stay at the hotels around the city, and security measures will only intensify as the opening of the congress approaches.
“Security has been heightened at ports along the Yangtze River, with the Maritime Safety Administration saying last week that it was considering curbs on loading and unloading hazardous or flammable chemicals from October 11th to Oct 28th,” the report reads.
According to the publication, some travel agencies reported a temporary ban on travel of foreign tourists to Tibet, though travel to Tibet always was restricted for foreigners and required a special permission.
The control over cybersecurity will also be strengthened.
As a whole, as noted, the security measures will be strengthened not only in Beijing, but also in some other regions of China.