Need a bodyguard? App is coming

People in Qingdao, Shandong province, may soon enjoy a privilege that was once the exclusive domain of business tycoons, big stars and emperors.

An app to connect you with a personal bodyguard is expected to be released early next month.

The app, Jinyiwei, is named for a network of the secret police in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) who were under the direct orders of the emperor. Many of its members are portrayed in books and movies as tall, handsome kung fu masters.