The Ministry of Emergency Management detailed that until the end of March, specialists will check the systems implemented in industries to prevent, control and manage accidents.

They will also pay attention to road traffic, construction sites and gas supply in urban areas.

China will welcome the Lunar New Year on February 1, followed by a week-long holiday, which is traditionally synonymous with large movements of people.

In the midst of these holidays, the country will inaugurate on February 4 the Winter Olympics in Beijing, with the attendance of dignataries and thousands of foreign athletes.

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