Thursday, June 5, 2008

Beijing : Attending the Games

If your summer plans this year include attending the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games than you should make sure you read the rules before setting off. There's only one problem, they're only in Mandarin.

But be advised they include items such as these:
  • No prohibited drugs
  • No pornography
  • No persons suffering from a mental disorder or insanity
  • No protesting
  • No sleeping in public places such as airports, train stations, sidewalks, etc.
  • No removal of state secrets... this one, the way its worded, is the scary one... be VERY careful
Some things you are allowed to do:
  • One dog or cat per person is allowed into China
  • Food for your consumption for the duration of your stay
More on this can be found here and you're also encouraged to do some extensive googling as if you do get in trouble finding a qualified human rights lawyer may be challenging since many of those involved in representing the protesters from Lhasa in March are having some 'challenges' with the government.

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