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China Bans Tibetan Flags At Olympic Event

Beijing leaders hope to head off protests in Hong Kong

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(AP) – Tibetan flags will be banned from all Olympic equestrian events in Hong Kong under rules aimed at heading off political protests inside competition venues, organizers said today. While China has tightened visa restrictions to keep out protesters during the Olympics, activists could demonstrate in Hong Kong, which grants visa-free access to citizens of many Western countries.

The Hong Kong ban covers all flags representing countries and regions not participating in the events. Organizers moved the equestrian event from Beijing to the former British colony because of a rash of equine diseases and substandard quarantine procedures on the mainland.

Jay Ford of Australia rides his horse Takeover Target, right, across the finish line to win the SIA Krisflyer Sprint horse race on Sunday May 18, 2008 in Singapore. Takeover Target is followed closely by Damien Oliver of Australia on horse Magnus, center, and D. Beasley on horse Sanziro of...
Jay Ford of Australia rides his horse Takeover Target, right, across the finish line to win the SIA Krisflyer Sprint horse race on Sunday May 18, 2008 in Singapore. Takeover Target is followed closely...   (AP Photo)
Hong Kong horse rider Cheng Man-kit rides with the Olympic torch at Shatin Racecourse in Hong Kong Friday, May 2, 2008. Friday's torch relay over highways, bridges and through canyons of skyscrapers was a big challenge for Hong Kong's leaders and police. The torch was finally back on Chinese soil,...
Hong Kong horse rider Cheng Man-kit rides with the Olympic torch at Shatin Racecourse in Hong Kong Friday, May 2, 2008. Friday's torch relay over highways, bridges and through canyons of skyscrapers was...   (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
A woman, left front, holds a Tibetan flag before the start of the Olympic torch relay in Hong Kong Friday, May 2, 2008.
A woman, left front, holds a Tibetan flag before the start of the Olympic torch relay in Hong Kong Friday, May 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kyodo News)
A view of the Olympic equestrian venue is seen at Hong Kong's Shatin district Friday, July 18, 2008. The Hong Kong police chief said the territory will deploy 4,000 police officers during the Olympic equestrian events to be held in August.
A view of the Olympic equestrian venue is seen at Hong Kong's Shatin district Friday, July 18, 2008. The Hong Kong police chief said the territory will deploy 4,000 police officers during the Olympic...   (Vincent Yu)
A security guard stands in front of a logo of the Hong Kong equestrian event at the Olympic equestrian venue at Hong Kong's Shatin district Friday, July 18, 2008. The Hong Kong police chief said the territory will deploy 4,000 police officers during the Olympic equestrian events to be...
A security guard stands in front of a logo of the Hong Kong equestrian event at the Olympic equestrian venue at Hong Kong's Shatin district Friday, July 18, 2008. The Hong Kong police chief said the territory...   (Vincent Yu)
A view of the Olympic equestrian venue is seen at Hong Kong's Shatin district Friday, July 18, 2008. The Hong Kong police chief said the territory will deploy 4,000 police officers during the Olympic equestrian events to be held in August.
A view of the Olympic equestrian venue is seen at Hong Kong's Shatin district Friday, July 18, 2008. The Hong Kong police chief said the territory will deploy 4,000 police officers during the Olympic...   (Vincent Yu)
Ireland's jockey Mick Kinane, riding Hong Kong's horse Viva Pataca, and owner Macau tycoon Stanley Ho, second from left, and his wife Angela Leung pose after winning the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2000 meters at the Sha Tin racecourse in Hong Kong Sunday, April 29, 2007.
Ireland's jockey Mick Kinane, riding Hong Kong's horse Viva Pataca, and owner Macau tycoon Stanley Ho, second from left, and his wife Angela Leung pose after winning the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2000...   (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
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