China: Security procedures for incoming and outgoing passengers at Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou; changes made since 11 September 2001
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 14 January 2002 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | CHN38377.E |
| Reference | 5 |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, China: Security procedures for incoming and outgoing passengers at Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou; changes made since 11 September 2001, 14 January 2002, CHN38377.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3df4be1f4.html [accessed 17 September 2023] |
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No information could be found on specific security procedures for incoming and outgoing passengers at Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou either prior to or following 11 September 2001 among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.
According to a 12 September 2001 article, following 11 September 2001, an urgent security meeting was held at Baiyun International Airport at which an "all-round tightening of security work" was announced (Zhongguo Xinwen She). Further details of the heightened security arrangements are not given.
A 24 October 2001 article states that passengers are banned from carrying any knives when boarding planes and that the security check station at Baiyun International Airport was "still seizing [a] large number of knives every day, most of them being common items such as razors, nail scissors and small scissors" (Ming Pao).
While it does not refer specifically to Baiyun International Airport, a 15 October 2001 article states that the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has
adopted a series of emergency measure to ensure security at airports and during flights ... such as stepping up security checks, tightening control in the control zones at airports, and preventing suspicious baggage and personnel from boarding planes. ... CAAC has also imposed stricter security checks on passengers travelling in key air routes ... (Wen Wei Po)
Since 11 September 2001, civil aviation sales departments have also been directed by the CAAC to carry out detailed checks of people's identity cards and documents at the point of ticket sale (Ming Pao, 24 Oct. 2001). Those sales offices found failing to carry out this directive are "disqualified from selling tickets" (ibid.).
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
References
Ming Pao [Hong Kong, in Chinese]. 24 October 2001. "Shenzhen City, Guangzhou Airport Step up Security Precautions." (FBIS-CHI-2001-1024 24 Oct. 2001/WNC)
Wen Wei Po [Hong Kong, in English]. 14 October 2001. "China Plans to Form Civil Aviation Security Teams." (FBIS-CHI-2001-1015 15 Oct. 2001/WNC)
Zhongguo Xinwen She [Beijing, in Chinese]. 12 September 2001. "Guangzhou's Baiyun Airport Steps up Security Checks to Ensure Aviation Safety." (FBIS-CHI-2001-0912 12 Sept. 2001/WNC)
Additional Sources Consulted
Asia Week
IRB Databases
Internet Sites including:
Airport Net Security Central
Aviationnow.com
Bureau of Consular Affairs, US Department of State
Civil Aviation Administration of China
Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Safety Newsletter
Guangzhou Morning Post
Guangzhou Municipal Government Information Network
International Airport Report
Muzi.com
Navigant International