SelectPlusChina Rehearses for Olympic SecurityChina Rehearses for Olympic SecurityThe Associated PressBeijing military forces launched a security drill aimed at coping with terrorist attacks involving chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons on Friday evening local time. (July 20)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:various of exercises]Remain calm, don't fight back and try to send a text message to police.That's what Chinese police are advising people to do if they are captured by terrorists during the Olympics. [Notes:close of troops] The security lined up for the games is vast - including thousands of soldiers, police and anti-terror squads. [Notes:various of exercise]And with all those people involved, a little practice in in order. That's what was going on in Beijing on Saturday. [Notes:searching in stadium] China's state media says military forces in Beijing held a drill aimed at dealing with chemical, biological or nuclear weapon attacks.The anti-chemical warfare corps showed local police and others how to search and then decontaminate a stadium in the anti-terrorism exercise. [Notes:teams carry litters]Rescue teams showed a little hustle carrying mock patients to waiting ambulances. [Notes:meeting in trailer] Officials say the army, navy and air force will be coordinated and deployed in and around Beijing. China hopes to demonstrate its ability to ensure the safety of tourists during the Olympic Games. ___ ___, The Associated Press.
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