Policewoman climbs to top of profession

Lei Min's gentle demeanor and elegant appearance make it hard to believe she holds the record for climbing five floors of the exterior of a building with her bare hands, having completed the task in just 57 seconds in a competition between policewomen from around the world.

Not for nothing is she known as China's No 1 special policewoman.

Lei joined the army in 1990, and became one of the country's first batch of special policewomen the following year.