Shenzhen tightens security ahead of Chinese president’s trip to Hong Kong
- Covid-19 prevention measures also increased despite small number of community infections
- Xi Jinping expected to arrive in Hong Kong on Thursday for 25th handover anniversary
On Monday afternoon, traffic and patrol officers were deployed on roads leading to Kylin Villa, a resort at the foot of hills in Nanshan district that has been used for official gatherings and important guests for decades.
Entrances and exits to nearby university campuses were also guarded, with plain clothes officers stationed on the roads nearby and a helicopter flying overhead.
A farmer living near the villa said residents were told to temporarily close their farms to business for a few days.
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The police will temporarily shut down any take-off and landing grounds for these aircraft, with exemptions limited to preapproved activities including live-streaming, emergencies and weather monitoring.