Capital seeks tighter security on subways in draft regulation

Beijing is planning to impose compulsory security checks of subway passengers among measures to tighten the safety and better operation of metro lines, according to a new draft regulation.

The draft regulation was posted on the website of the city's legal affairs office on Tuesday, and residents can submit suggestions on it until March 10.

According to the draft, passengers must undergo a security check before taking the trains or they will be refused entry.