College established to fight terrorism

China's first educational institute of its kind focusing on counterterrorism law has been created at a university in Northwest China, which aims to build a pool of legal experts to help China combat terrorism.

The institute was set up by the Northwest University of Political Science and Law in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, and is expected to receive its first class of undergraduates in spring semester.

"To better fight terrorism under new circumstances, China has an urgent and strategic need for a team of qualified experts who have comprehensive knowledge in the field," Jia Yu, president of the university, said at the launching ceremony for the institute on Saturday.