Australian Banned From Taking Food To Beijing Olympics

From news.com.au:

Forget about Tibet and human rights – 2008 may become known as the year of the Vegemite riots following China’s ban on Australia taking its own food to the Olympic Games.

In another example of the iron-clad control Beijing is trying to exert on foreigners, Games organisers have told Australia it must source all food from within China.

It is understood the Chinese have introduced the ban to maximise revenue for local food producers.

The policy is an abrupt departure from previous Olympics, when Australian athletes have been allowed to bring in foods to meet their strict dietary needs.