Trainer aircraft escorting the flags attend a parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 3, 2015. Photo: Xinhua

The Beijing municipal government on Sunday announced expanded no-fly restrictions to ensure the safety of aerial activities during the event marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Building on a previous notice by the Beijing municipal government, which designated nine districts — Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Tongzhou, Changping, and Mentougou — as no-fly zones, the government has decided to broaden the restricted areas.

From August 29 to September 3, an additional seven districts — Daxing, Shunyi, Fangshan, Pinggu, Huairou, Miyun and Yanqing — will also be subject to airspace restrictions.

Within these areas, the use of drones, racing drones, kites, balloons, sky lanterns and any other unauthorized airborne objects that may endanger flight safety will be strictly prohibited.

Separately, the Palace Museum announced on its official website that it will be closed from August 31 to September 4 to support arrangements in the Tiananmen area, and will reopen on September 5. The Tiananmen Square will also be closed from September 1-3 and is expected to reopen on September 4.

Global Times