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Shenzhen tightens security with perfume ban and no-fly zone for APEC summit

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Shenzhen is implementing heightened security measures in anticipation of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. These measures include a no-fly zone over the city center and enhanced security checks on public transport, such as X-raying all carry-on items and banning items like large perfume bottles and open alcohol. These stricter policies have reportedly caused significant delays and passenger complaints. AI

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Shenzhen tightens security with perfume ban and no-fly zone for APEC summit

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Phoebe Zhang ·

    Perfume ban, no-fly zone – as Apec summit looms, Shenzhen is ramping up security

    Though it will not host the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting until November, the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is already tightening its security, banning travellers on the subway from carrying perfume and imposing a no-fly zone for drones. The local government said in a notice…

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