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Fri 09 Sep 2009Even pigeons grounded on China's National Day
BEIJINGERS’ BELOVED autumnal pastime of flying kites and pigeons has fallen foul of a massive security campaign.
The crackdown comes ahead of the National Day celebrations to mark 60 years of Communist Party rule. Even balloons are out for the duration of the festivities.
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