The Chinese are so paranoid of protests upsetting their torch relay that they have asked Australian Federal Police to hand over security to its own forces when the torch lands in Australia next month. LOL!

"They're absolutely wetting their pants but the federal police have really rammed home to them that while the torch is in Canberra security is our responsibility," a Government source said.

"We have explained to the Chinese Embassy that people have a democratic right in Australia to stage demonstrations and people are free to demonstrate when the torch does arrive, but we would hope that demonstrations are peaceful and won't disrupt the relay in any way." said AOC spokesman Mike Tancred.

You can read more at the Adelaide Today website - http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23432252-5006301,00.html 

Can anyone verify this? Adelaide Today isn't exactly the most reputable source, but if its true, then it must surely rank as one of the best cases of just how clueless the Chinese authorities when it comes to human right issues, and should be drawn attention to.