2/ The images of ordinary folk driving Mercedes Benzes while pointing out abuses of the law reminds me of this rare form of protest, also about protecting private property (in this case huge villas), which I did in northern Beijing a few years ago
www.npr.org/2021/01/26/9...
Beijing is demolishing parts of its wealthy suburbs, and their well-connected residents are protesting. It's the latest sign of rising dissatisfaction with China's government from unexpected sources.
