article_snippet: Bosses at the Palace Museum in Beijing's Forbidden City have begun a crackdown on the popular phone accessories over fears that one wrong move could cause lasting damage to the invaluable artifacts in the ancient palace houses.
article_snippet: The People's Daily Online reports that eagle-eyed staff are keeping watch over photo-enthusiasts in the palace's narrow or crowded areas, as well as all the indoor exhibitions, to avoid any potentially costly accidents.
article_snippet: China Daily may touch the glass exhibition case and cause damage to the cultural relics.'
article_snippet: There was speculation that the move could be the first step to a total ban, as has been implemented at other cultural attractions around the world.
article_snippet: It is thought the Louvre in Paris will bring in a ban in the next few weeks, while several football stadiums have banned several football stadiums over fears the extendable devices could be used as a weapon.
highlights_snippet: Staff will also ask people to put the accessory away when the accessory is crowded .
  