Beijing's Subway Line 2, or the loop line, was closed down for half an hour at the Dongzhimen station last evening during the off work peak due to a suspicious black bag.

Police arrived at the scene to inspect the bag and the emergency prevention system was initiated in the station.

Dongzhimen station reopened at around 6 pm and the train ran normally during the inspection.

The result of the inspection has not yet been released.

 (CRI.com October 20, 2004)