In addition to tighter shipping security in the Three Gorges area ahead of the National Day holidays, China is strengthening safety checks on letters and parcels sent to addresses in Beijing, the Ministry of Public Security announced.

Between 15 September and 8 October, transport and logistics companies, freight and passenger transport stations, and international freight forwarders are required to check all items sent to Beijing and record the identification number of the delivery service, the ministry said on its website.

Postal and express mail service providers should also check the names and identification numbers of the consignors and addressees to prevent the delivery of banned materials.