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Tuesday 10 June 2008

China Bans Fireworks

China has announced a ban on all fireworks in Beijing leading up to and during the Olympics for safety reasons.



The firework ban will last from July 1 to October 8. The games begin on August 8.



The sale of firecrackers will also be banned, and all stocks will be stored in warehouses specially designated by the city's safety officials.







Security has been stepped up at airports where passengers are banned from carrying lighters on to planes, and smoking has been partly banned in the capital to promote a healthier atmosphere.



It was not known how the ban would affect the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, which have been planned in secret. The Olympics run from August 8-24, followed by the September 6-17 Paralympic games, also taking place in Beijing.

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