Officials aim to stop any terror threat before it becomes viable
China will beef up security and attach great importance to combating terrorist activities before the opening of the 19th Communist Party of China National Congress, to be held later this year, the Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday.
According to the ministry, public security departments will conduct a six-month special action aimed at preventing violence and terrorist attacks and ensuring social safety and stability.
Police “have taken effective measures to fight against a variety of sabotage and destruction activities conducted by hostile forces,” said Guo Shengkun, minister of public security.
“We will stay on high alert for terrorist attacks and pay attention to obtaining intelligence to prevent such crimes,” he said. “We will maintain high pressure and take severe measures against terrorist attacks, resolutely eliminating them during the planning
We will stay on high alert for terrorist attacks and pay attention to obtaining intelligence to prevent such crimes.” Guo Shengkun, minister of public security
stage and stopping them before any action occurs.”
In recent years, a series of violent and terrorist attacks have occurred at home and abroad, causing hundreds of casualties and property losses, posing a serious risk to people’s lives and property.
Guo said police will focus on setting up a comprehensive information center to collect intelligence and analyze statistics concerning violence and terrorist attacks, while accelerating the application of advanced technology to improve work efficiency and combat capability.
According to the ministry, police will tighten the security management and strengthen