Guidebook offers tips on fighting terrorism
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MEMBERS of the public who are confronted by knife-wielding attackers should “quickly run away,” according to the latest edition of the central government’s anti-terrorism handbook.
People made of sterner stuff, however, can, as recommended in the section titled: “Do one’s best to fight back,” should get together with others and make use of anything handy, like handbags, clothes and umbrellas.
The 45-page “Citizens’ Anti-Terror Handbook” is illustrated with a cartoon of a knife-waving, bomb-carrying terrorist, complete with pot belly, maniacal grin and skull-and-crossbones jumper.
Recently updated by the National Anti-Terrorism Leading Group Office to help people better prepare and defend themselves during a terrorist attack, the handbook was on Tuesday distributed free of charge across several regions, including Xinjiang, Shanghai and Guangdong.
The guide also urges people to be on the alert for “strange behavior,” “unusual smells” and “unusual sounds” from their neighbors.
While in public places, such as hospitals or supermarkets, people should look out for the tell-tale signs of terrorists, such as them “looking around in all directions” and engaging in “abnormal conversations.”
According to the guide, people should, if possible, “take a picture with your mobile phone of the person,” but at all times, “safeguard yourself, don’t let the suspect find out.”
In the event of being abducted by a terror group, individuals are advised to “stay calm, do not resist and trust the government.”
The latest version of the book includes information and guidelines on how to react to a knife attack or being run over by a vehicle, and how to spot people planting bombs or launching arson attacks, all of which have happened in China this year.
Most recently have been the arson attacks on public transport. On July 15, two people died after a bus was blown up in Guangzhou, while 30 were injured in a bus fire in Hangzhou earlier in the month.
Though China is witnessing more frequent terrorist attacks, most people lack life-saving experience and skills, said Li Wei, an anti-terror expert from the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations.
“The book is a measure to enhance people’s anti-terror awareness,” he said.
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