Club at landmark closes after sex sting

Beijing police detained more than 100 people suspected of being involved in prostitution after raids at three nightclubs, part of a campaign to step up security over the festive season.

The city's public security bureau released a statement on Sunday naming the clubs, which attracted wide attention as one is located in Poly Plaza, a landmark building in Chaoyang district owned by a State-run conglomerate.

More than 400 police officers and auxiliary personnel took part in the weekend campaign, which also included visits to shopping malls and central business areas. The nightclub arrests were made on Friday night.