| Chinese, US experts discuss Olympic security ( 2003-09-23 09:34) (Xinhua)
 
 
 More than 30 experts from 
China and the United States on Monday held discussions on security of the 2008 
Beijing Olympic Games, at a seminar called Olympic Security: Preparedness and 
Response. 
 Wang Wei, vice president of the Beijing Olympic Games Organizing Committee, 
addressed the meeting that preparation for the event has so far entered a new 
stage with all works proceeding. Experiences from the past Olympic Games and the 
ongoing practice of Beijing show security and international cooperation were 
both very important to the success of such great events as Olympic Games. 
 He said the meeting will discuss four major issues, namely, Olympic security, 
medical crisis response, emergency management, and international cooperation. 
Participants will deliver speeches on such topics as suicidal explosions since 
Sept. 11 attacks, and subway safety for Olympic Games. 
 The seminar was co-sponsored by China Institute of Contemporary International 
Relations, and the US embassy to China.
 
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