Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Beijing 310305m: The Black Limos

The Great Hall of the People, Tian'anmen Sq. Built 1959 and has a hall which can fit 10,000 people comfortably.
For some reason, the Chinese members of parliament seem to like black European marques, mainly Audis and Volkswagens. Plus the odd Hyundais. When the black cars are neatly parked in front of the building, then the Assembly is in session.
This is the seat of power of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and a place of terror for the West during the Cold War, a powerful symbol of orthodox communism.