China’s ‘Weapons in Miniskirts' Marching in Perfect Synchronicity!
At its October 1 National Day parade, China
rolled out an awesome array of made-in-China military hardware,
including nuclear-capable ICBMs that can strike Europe and the US.
But all of China is abuzz over another set of “weapons of mass
destruction” that were on show at the parade: a mini-skirted phalanx of
the Beijing Women’s Militia Police, whose trendy, figure-flattering pink
outfits, calf-length go-go boots and immaculate in-step marching drew
plenty of applause — and even a rare smile from a normally dour
President Hu Jintao.
The militia is a civilian force, and marching at this year’s parade
were university students, corporate workers, village officials — and
even young mothers! The two women who were heading the marching militia
unit — Zhang Xiaofei and Zhao Na — are final-year students at China
Women’s University in Beijing, who deferred their graduation for the
honour of participating in this year’s 60th anniversary parade. They are
also professional models — and China’s newest sweethearts.
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