Guangzhou stepping up security

GUANGZHOU - Subway, ferry, train and long-distance bus passengers in this sprawling southern city will have to pass through a security check before they get on board - all for the sake of a safer Asian Games.

Starting this Monday, anyone who refuses to undergo a security check or who violates security regulations will be refused entry or could get a fine of up to 500 yuan ($74), according to the urban public security bureau.

Any transportation company that refuses to establish security checkpoints or refuses to check passengers could pay a fine of 5,000 to 10,000 yuan.