Author Archives: Christopher Cherry

The Wrinkly Arm of the Law

A photo diary of encounters with retiree security volunteers in Beijing during the 18th Party Congress. It’s something of an unusual policing tactic, employing tens of thousands of smiling, crinkly-eyed pensioners as the first line of defense against the unending … Continue reading

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A cartoon girl to civilize Hangzhou, and parts of Beijing

Chaoyang district occupies a big chunk of the properous east side of Beijing city containing the new CCTV building and the “Central Business District” or CBD, the heart of which is a multi-lane spaghetti junction connecting Jianguomenwai Boulevard and the … Continue reading

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