From BBC News:
The Chinese authorities say they have established a special military unit to provide security for the Beijing Olympics next year.
The unit, drawn from the army, navy and air force , will confront terror threats and help in the event of any disasters.
Beijing has also issued further rules to make sure taxi drivers present a good image to foreign visitors in 2008. A senior official from the unit, Tian Yixiang, said the games’ organisers faced a complicated security situation. [Full Text]
See also: Chinese military has special unit to counter biochemical, nuclear threats during Olympics from SignOnSanDiego.com.
