Excerpted from Asia Times:
The "Legal Guidelines for Foreigners Entering, Exiting and Staying in China during the Olympics," released June 2, was a question and answer warning to foreigners about prohibited behavior, including sleeping in parks, carrying weapons and engaging in "illegal gatherings and parades, " according to an English translation made public by the non-governmental organization Human Rights in China (HRIC).
Under the rubric "Which categories of foreigners are not permitted to enter China?," the HRIC-translated guide included, "Those who are believed to potentially engage in smuggling, narcotic trafficking or prostitution after entering China," and "Those who are suffering from a mental disorder or insanity, sexually-transmitted disease, or an infectious disease such as active tuberculosis."
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Incorporating Responsibility 2008 Take Action Campaign - HRIC Press Advisory:
Legal Guidelines for Foreigners—Olympic Traps for Foreigners? - HRIC Statement:
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Petitioners Face Ongoing Abuse - HRIC Trends Bulletin:
Olympics and The Rule of Law: Lawyers in China - China Rights Forum No. 4, 2007:
The Real Situation in Pre-Olympics China - Teng Biao and Hu Jia give their views about the situation on the ground in the countdown to the Olympics.