Celebrate War of Aggression Victory Day

From September 3-5, China will celebrate War of Aggression Victory Day, marking the 70th anniversary of the end of what everyone else calls World War II. The country will have three days of holiday during that period. And with that holiday come a whole bunch of temporary restrictions.

Owners of motorbikes and and Taobao addicts may wish to pay particular attention to the information below:

• Tiananmen Gate, the building, is already closed to the public, and will be until after the holiday.

• Sales of drones and similar radio-controlled toys and helicopters are banned until after the holiday.

• Beginning Monday, August 10, only gas-powered motorcycles and scooters registered with the police will be permitted to buy fuel.

• A parade rehearsal on August 13 from 10:30pm until 4 am on August 14 will close streets and Beijing Subway stations around Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing.

• From August 17, identity, license, and registration will be conducted on drivers.

• From August 17, any automobile without proper entry permit for Beijing will be seized.

• From August 20, automobile use in the city will be restricted on the odd-even license plate number basis.

• From August 20, motorbikes with 京B license plates will not be permitted within the Fifth Ring Road.

• From August 20, delivery vehicles, including tricycles and vans, will not permitted between the hours of 6am and midnight. In other words, don't plan on moving house or ordering anything that requires delivery between August 20 and September 3.

• On September 2 and 3, Tiananmen Square, Wangfujing, and Qianmen will be closed to the public.

• As we previously noted, Beijing's two major airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) and Nanyuan Airport, will be closed from 9.30am to 12.30pm on September 3.

• Primary schools in Beijing will not begin classes until September 7. For international schools, please check with your school for relevant scheduling information.

• High schools in Beijing will not begin classes until at least September 7. For international schools, please check with your school for relevant scheduling information.

• China's stock markets will be closed September 3-6.