Displaced residents find warmth, shelter at Beijing airport

Wei Jianguo woke up surrounded by a sea of travelers, like he does most days. His face was flushed red from heavy drinking the night before, and he had no idea what time of day it was.

He slowly got out of a bed, which he made from a worn-out blanket and black down jacket, and ignored the questioning looks from the people seated around him at Beijing Capital International Airport.

Wei, who is in his late 50s, has lived on and off at the airport's Terminal 2 for almost 10 years. Except for the occasional clear-out by security workers or police, his life is pretty routine.