flashbrella, guangzhou
One 20-year-old college student who was serving as a crosswalk guard in downtown Guangzhou said his parents, who work for the government, forced him to volunteer for the duty. He looked embarrassed and bored as he stood on the curb wearing a yellow sash and carrying a matching flag that said, "Please wait for the green light."
"I don't really understand this 'Civilized City' campaign. It seems so silly," said the student, who only gave his surname, Chen, because he feared he would run afoul of the government and his parents. "Every year we do this stuff for a few weeks, and when the inspection is over, things go back to normal. People continue jaywalking and littering. It's just a show."
By William Foreman, AP
Glad I didn't go to Guangzhou the two times I've visited China. Had the chance though, but extremely hot weather, and the danger of being pickpocketed.. so didn't go.
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