Police in southern China told to crack down on ‘violent and terrorist activities’
- Public Security Minister Zhao Kezhi tells officers in province that borders Hong Kong to ‘be on high alert for subversive infiltration’
- He also urges them to safeguard country’s ‘southern gate’ ahead of 70th anniversary of founding of the People’s Republic of China
China’s Public Security Minister Zhao Kezhi has urged the country’s police to be more vigilant and crack down on any “violent and terrorist activities” during a visit to southern Guangdong province, which borders Hong Kong.
Inspecting a police station in Guangzhou on Monday, Zhao, who is also a state councillor, told officers they must do an “excellent job” to maintain security and stability ahead of the 70th anniversary of the country’s founding on October 1.
“[You] must have a clear understanding of the current situation, risks and challenges, and be on high alert for all kinds of subversive infiltration and sabotage activities, and resolutely crack down on all violent and terrorist activities,” Zhao told police officers, according to a statement on the ministry’s website.
“[You] must do an excellent job in safeguarding our ‘southern gate’ and ensuring the political security of our country,” he said.
The police chief also stressed the importance of intelligence gathering, calling on officers to improve their operations and ability to respond to emergencies.