They keep city safe
Ye Xingchang likes to keep busy and was one of the thousands of volunteers for the parade held in Beijing last month to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Ye, a retired official, was one of the 850,000 security volunteers who helped safeguard the city during the celebration.
The volunteers, who included students, grocery store owners and cleaners, patrolled the capital's streets and shopping malls. They had been trained to keep an eye on the city's safety during the celebration and build up for the parade.
With a population of more than 20 million, Beijing is considered one of the safest cities in the world and much of this is dependent on the collaboration between the police and volunteers like Ye.
Ye said although he didn't encounter any safety issues while on duty he believes the presence of volunteers had an impact on the community.
"I love to contribute to the city where I live. This is my way to participate in the celebration, and it is meaningful for me."
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Cheng Bin, 27, security guard. |
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Song Zhilian, 86, retiree. |
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Cao Qingzhu, 60, market manager. |
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Meng Xianzhen (left), 70, and Liu Yuzhen, 68, are two volunteers from Beijing's suburbs. Photos by Kuang Linhua / China Daily |
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Li Luying, 49, chef. |
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Ye Xingchang, 70, a retired official. |
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Yin Liang, 57, parking attendant. |
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Xu Haiming, 62, a Beijing resident. |
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Jiumei Tanba, 40, a worker at Laiguangying Agriculture Center. |
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High school students (from left) Zhao Xiaoyue, 12, Yu Chang, 12, and Guo Wenwen, 13. |
(China Daily 10/05/2015 page6)
