A new regulation on administration of the area in and around Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing urges the institution of an emergency mechanism for sound, stable social order in the area.

The regulation, passed by the municipal people's government and to take effect officially Tuesday, requires the rigid control in the area so as to prepare for any emergency.

It also asks for obeisance of strict control measures during solemn occasions including national flag hoisting and lowering, festival celebrations and national conventions of great importance.

Any activities affecting social order, public security and the environment in the Tian'anmen area will be banned and penalized, according to the regulation.

The regulation explicitly calls on local administration departments to launch emergency drills in accordance with the mechanism. Meanwhile, it requires local public security and other law enforcement departments to make their own specific preparations for any possible emergencies in compliance with the mechanism. Staff training and drills are also urged.

The magnificent Tian'anmen Square, situated at the center of the national capital, is the largest city square in the world, which has witnessed the founding of new China in 1949 and numerousother grand political events in the country.

Source: Xinhua