This afternoon near the New Century Department Store in Chongqing's Dadukou district I saw three People's Armed Police marching up and down a pedestrian street.
At least two appeared to be armed with large weapons.
Four minutes later, after stepping off an escalator inside the New Century Department Store I saw two models and a violinist performing music accompanied by a recording.
Presumably they were part of a fourth anniversary store promotion.
In some ways the two sights couldn't contrast more strongly, especially seeing them so close together. But both touch on themes in China I have noticed and pondered. And both brought to mind many similar things I have seen in China in the past.
They don't always come in trios though.
At least two appeared to be armed with large weapons.
Four minutes later, after stepping off an escalator inside the New Century Department Store I saw two models and a violinist performing music accompanied by a recording.
Presumably they were part of a fourth anniversary store promotion.
In some ways the two sights couldn't contrast more strongly, especially seeing them so close together. But both touch on themes in China I have noticed and pondered. And both brought to mind many similar things I have seen in China in the past.
They don't always come in trios though.
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