You’ll never walk alone in Beijing


Daily routine: A car turning into pedestrians despite the zebra crossing on a road in Beijing.

When facing the hazards of the capital’s traffic, at least there’s safety in numbers.

TWO months ago, when I first stood at a junction of Jianguo Road in Beijing wishing to cross over, I hesitated for a few seconds.

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Opinion , Beh Yuen Hui , columnist

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