Spectators evacuate from the beach volleyball venue after a “chemical explosion” during an anti-terrorist drill in Chaoyang Park of Beijing, capital of China, June 11, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
According to the ministry, the week-long drills will involve police forces, the People’s Armed Police, the People’s Liberation Army and the health, environmental protection, meteorology and transportation departments.
The exercises will simulate real situations as much as possible in terms of process, location, timing and equipment, it said.
The exercises are expected to improve cooperation between the Olympics’ security system and the anti-terror system during the games as well as the command efficiency of the center.
“The forces prepared to deal with terrorist attacks during the Olympics comprise three parts,” an official in charge of the direction of the drill said. “Security guard in the venues, security forces of the capital and national professional emergency forces.
“The organizer will evaluate any breaking event and use the forces in accordance with its grade,” the official said, adding that aircraft hijacking and subway attacks had also been taken into consideration.