BEIJING 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS: USG SITUATION REPORT

S E C R E T SECTION 04 OF 07 BEIJING 003049 NOFORN SIPDIS DEPT, FOR, DS/IP/EAP, DS/DSS/DO, DS/TIA/OSAC, DS/P/MECU, DS/TIA/ITA, DS/DO/P, DS/ICI/CI, DS/T/ATA, DS/TIA, DS/TIA/PII, DS/CC, EAP/CM, S/CT, CA/OCS/ACS/EAP, PASS TO TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) OPERATIONS CENTER, HONG KONG FOR RSO AND LEGAT AND USSS, SHANGHAI FOR RSO, SHENYANG FOR RSO,CHENGDU FOR RSO, GUANGZHOU FOR RSO, USSS HQS FOR INV, OPO, HNL E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/07/2033 TAGS: ASEC CASC CH CMGT ECON KOLY OVIP PREL PTER SUBJECT: BEIJING 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS: USG SITUATION REPORT 7, 08/07/2008 *********************** * Missing Section 001 * *********************** *********************** * Missing Section 002 * *********************** *********************** * Missing Section 003 * *********************** BEIJING 00003049 004 OF 007 Security Coordinator (OSC) has advised the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) that Chinese officials have denied access to USG Field Liaison Officers (FLO) assigned to the National Stadium (Bird,s Nest) during the Olympics Opening Ceremony on 08/08/2008. Two FLOs were to accompany approximately 600 U.S. Olympic athletes during the event. Despite the lack of a FLO presence on the field, the JOC will have access to situational awareness information from inside the stadium from U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agents providing coverage for the President,s visit. The OSC noted that FLOs assigned to the Bird,s Nest have been granted access to the venue for all other events. ¶14. (SBU) New Beijing Airspace Procedures: On 08/06/2008, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) representative in the JOC was notified by Chinese counterparts that effective immediately, pilots of all aircraft entering Beijing airspace are required to verify that their aircraft security has not been compromised. The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Chinese indicates the new procedures apply to civilian, corporate, and military aircraft, as well as to routine commercial airline flights. The FAA representative has contacted U.S.-based airspace users and has disseminated common response terminology to be used by all U.S. air carriers approaching Beijing. As previously noted by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel, 08/07/2008 marks the peak travel day for flight arrivals and departures at Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA),with an estimated 1,500 flights and 260,000 passengers per day expected (ref. a). Nine TSA representatives are currently stationed at airports in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong to monitor flight arrivals and departures. ¶15. (SBU) FBI Meets with MPS Counterparts: On 08/06/2008, a group of FBI Subject Matter Experts (SME), including experts in the fields of hostage negotiation, weapons of mass destruction, and hazardous materials, met with the Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS). The MPS expressed its appreciation for USG support for Olympic security and reiterated its intention to utilize these SME if needed. ¶16. (S/NF) Security for Opening Ceremony Rehearsal: On 08/05/2008, personnel assigned to the U.S. Defense Attache Office (DAO) in Beijing observed increased security during the third and final rehearsal for the Olympics Opening Ceremony. At the Olympic Green, DAO personnel noted a one block outer perimeter established around the entire area with uniformed People,s Armed Police (PAP) stationed at measured intervals, controlled pedestrian entry points secured by PAP and the Public Security Bureau (PSB),and well-manned Vehicular Entry Control Points on all roads. At Tiananmen Square, PAP had established an outer perimeter *********************** * Missing Section 005 * *********************** *********************** * Missing Section 006 * *********************** *********************** * Missing Section 007 * ***********************