A government circular Monday announced China's intention to beef up security on public transport and other public places to "fend off terrorist attacks and individual acts of violence".

 

The move is part of a larger push to intensify surveillance and security in response to a spate of violent attacks that rocked China in the past year.

 

The circular, released by the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council, demanded intensified security inspections along high speed railways, and at bus and train stations, metros, airports and ports.

 

Armed police patrols at transport sites during the morning and evening rush hours will be enhanced, as will patrols at other key public sites including schools, shopping malls, banks and hospitals.

 

The circular contains 21 notifications aiming to boost the country's public security, including an expanded public safety video surveillance network.

 

The latest steps also include establishing a national population database linked to ID information and credit records.

 

More surveillance cameras will also be installed and increased police patrols will be made in crowded places in rural areas. 

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