Olympic torch protests
"Kevin Rudd, the Australian Prime Minister, warned Beijing yesterday that he would not allow Chinese officials to provide their own security for the Olympic torch when it is carried through Canberra this month."Speaking after complaints in London and Paris about the behaviour of the Chinese Olympic officials who wrestled with demonstrators and, at one point, appeared to take control of Downing Street, the Australian leader said that such incidents would not be repeated in his capital.
"'All security, repeat all security, is provided by Australians,' he told The Times during a visit to London.
"The Olympic torch is due to be carried through Canberra on April 24 and is likely to attract antiChinese demonstrations similar to those seen in London, Paris and this morning in San Francisco."
Times Online
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