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Beijing to implement stricter subway security checks
Security checks in Beijing's subway system will be tightened beginning Mon, Jan 24, according to the city's transit authority. Passengers are advised to arrange travel plans accordingly and not travel during peak hours, so as to avoid longer wait times in security checks. The transit authority has also advised passengers not to carry flammable, explosive, or other prohibited items on city buses, as well as to minimize carrying of liquids.
Xueersi ordered to stop all training activities
On Jan 20, the Xicheng District special office tasked with implementing the country's "Double Reduction" educational policy in the district announced that it had received reports from the public concerning Xueersi Online School, and found that the popular training center company had organized courses for some students over the winter holiday. Authoritities have since ordered Xueersi to cease all educational activities and have given the company a set amount of time to correct its actions. The company's actions were in violation of regulations and policies that aim to stop students from taking part in after-school and extracurricular classes, and reduce the amount of homework and schoolwork done outside of school hours.
Winter Olympics opening ceremony undergoing final rehearsals
The opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics is currently undergoing final rehearsals, according to ceremony director Zhang Yimou. Zhang said he hoped the opening ceremony would be simple and wonderful, and added that it should last no more than 100 minutes.
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