As calls come in, traffic-control navigators alert the first five responders closest to the scene.

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The Chinese Defence Ministry, in its statement, said that in each incident, the Chinese vessel "kept normal observation and alert, and fire control radar was not used".

BBC: China rejects Japan radar-lock allegation

Ford's outfitted the Fusion Energi with a dizzying array of driver-assist tech, including a lane-keeping system, adaptive cruise control, driver alert system, active park assist, rear camera, blind-spot indicator system with cross-traffic alert and pull-drift compensation (phew).

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At the Olympic CCTV control centre, the guards are on alert.

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