Biodun.BBC: BREAKING NEWS: Beijing security: 'Possible threat to Westerners' governments warn

Thursday, December 24, 2015

by Xian Wan and Biodun Iginla, BBC News, Beijing

From the section China

An armed policeman (R) of the Snow Leopard Commando Unit stands guard near a police van at the Sanlitun area, a fashionable location for shopping and dining, in Beijing, China, December 24, 2015 — Image caption Security has been tightened in Beijing

The UK and US governments have warned their citizens about "possible threats against Westerners" in the Chinese capital on or around Christmas Day.

British and US officials say they have received information of possible threats in Beijing's Sanlitun area - a busy bar and shopping district.
They did not provide further details about the possible threats.
Beijing police say they have issued a yellow alert to ensure security over the Christmas period.
A yellow alert is the second lowest level in China's four-level security alert system.