Chinese railways ban 6-cm blade knives, baseball bats, hoes, and other tools on trains


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The Chinese authorities have introduced new regulations to control tools that pose potential risks. For example, people cannot carry farming tools, sports equipment, and other tools and implements on trains. From July 1, rail passengers cannot carry knives with blades of more than 2.3 inches. In addition, baseball bats and many farming tools are prohibited. Recently, the State Railway Administration of China and the Ministry of Public Security announced the latest “Catalog of Prohibited, Restricted and Checked Items for Railway Passengers,” which will take effect from July 1, 2022. This catalog has updated the categories of guns, bullets, explosives, control...