It's almost trivial compared to what happened 22 years ago, but does epitomize the kind of society it's progressing to become. About a week ago, my colleague told me a shocking story about her sister who worked in China (Shenzhen).

One day when she came home after work, her house was ransacked and turned upside down by burglars. As any normal person would do, she went to the police. Instead of starting an investigation like a responsible law enforcer should, she was immediately reprimanded by the police officer for reporting the crime and was imposed a fine.

Ridiculous? You think I must be joking? It turned out there would be some major events being held in the city (Summer Universiade I suspect), and the local authority is working hard fighting crimes, I mean crime number. Anything that disturbs social harmony and disgraces the city, including the report of crime, in front of our international friends shall be suppressed.

In a nation where its outward appearance and state-prescribed "Harmony" are valued over the most basic right of its people, citizens are encouraged to follow the moral code of Renminbi only, unless you want to land yourself in jail like this poor folk.