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Beijing setting up designated protest zones during Olympics (AP)

Date : 23 Jul 2008 Category : World

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AP - Beijing will set up specially designated zones for protesters during next month's Olympics, a security official said Wednesday, in a sign China's authoritarian government may allow some demonstrations during the games.

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