As China's wealthy grow in numbers, so do their protectors

[Bandolero]

While this might not translate to actual jobs for WTers, I think it is an interesting sign of the trend worldwide for security specialists. In fact, if I read the article correctly, you can major in this in a Chinese university:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/19/AR2010091904175.html

I did find this part...interesting:


Chen said about 40 percent of his bodyguards are women. One, Chai Chang, 25, stands just 5 feet and 4 inches tall, and weighs 121 pounds. But she is trained in martial arts and freestyle fighting, and says, "When we practice, I fight two guys, no problem."

[Liberty or Death]

Trying to establish contacts even as I'm posting this........

[Anthony]

I would imagine that there could well be a large market for Suarez International.

Time for some 'Chinese' American to sieze the opportunity perhaps?

The Chinese are capitalists, if nothing else. ;) :)

Regards,
Anthony.

[Pokeguyjai]

The Chinese are capitalists, if nothing else. ;) :)


Training would probably be in martial arts only. I doubt anyone could get away with training in China in that regard, especially an American teaching a class in regards to firearms.

Only the super wealthy would probably get away with gun ownership and that is because they know who to bribe.

[Anthony]

Only a very small percentage of China has the brains to think for themselves.OK.
But just one percent of 1.5 billion is still 15 million! :D ;)

Regards,
Anthony.

[Pokeguyjai]

OK.
But just one percent of 1.5 billion is still 15 million! :D ;)

Regards,
Anthony.

Yeh I edited my post.

But still, IMO a lot of people in China are just too dull to be body guards. Anyone who has some common sense are probably the ones needing the protection.

It'd be interesting to see how gun "rights" (unofficially of course) evolve to suit the needs of the extremely rich.

[Anthony]

I would be interested to know more about the gun rights in China? - Just for interest?

By coincidence, I have a great friend who is there right now, touring China, Tibet and then he will go on to Nepal.

I should have asked him to enquire.

Regards,
Anthony.

[Liberty or Death]

http://china.globaltimes.cn/editor-picks/2009-05/432236.html

Prohibition laws are only as effective as the willingness of the populace to obey said laws.

Also, if only the wealthy and politically connected are able to own firearms......well, aren't they also the ones who would make the best clients?




The Chinese are capitalists, if nothing else. ;) :)


HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!


An understatement, if I ever saw one from you, brother.

Money and wealth trumps any so called "laws" on the books.

Randoms historical trivia; it was some SE Asian based tycoons of Chinese descent who's networks kept the japs logistically supplied throughout WW2. Without their networks, Japan's war effort would have collapsed much earlier.

[Pokeguyjai]

Also, if only the wealthy and politically connected are able to own firearms......well, aren't they also the ones who would make the best clients?


I agree, but the factor that I see becoming an issue is the instructors going over there. Being financially worthwhile and whatnot.

A lot of handsome bribes would have to be paid on many levels.

Personally I would not know where to begin stabbing at it. IMO the best solution would be marketing in China (a joke in itself) for them to come to the US. Organizing a venue in China as well as all the logistics and connections would be a nightmare.

[Anthony]

http://china.globaltimes.cn/editor-picks/2009-05/432236.html

Prohibition laws are only as effective as the willingness of the populace to obey said laws.

Also, if only the wealthy and politically connected are able to own firearms......well, aren't they also the ones who would make the best clients?



HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!


An understatement, if I ever saw one from you, brother.

Money and wealth trumps any so called "laws" on the books.

Randoms historical trivia; it was some SE Asian based tycoons of Chinese descent who's networks kept the japs logistically supplied throughout WW2. Without their networks, Japan's war effort would have collapsed much earlier.A quote from your link:

["Although it is illegal for civilians to own guns in China, crime involving firearms has been on the rise in recent years."]

OK.
What we might well have expected from a communist country. :rolleyes:

Regards,
Anthony.

[Liberty or Death]

I agree, but the factor that I see becoming an issue is the instructors going over there. Being financially worthwhile and whatnot.

A lot of handsome bribes would have to be paid.

I'm brainstorming with my contacts.

In fact, on his next trip out there, one of my contacts is going to be visiting some shooting ranges and getting a feel for the socio-economic strata of the clientele.

Bribes are not always monetary. Some could entail favors such as assisting them in business networking or assisting someone or another's relative in CONUS, etc.

Guess I need to re-read Sun Tzu and The Prince.....:p

[Pokeguyjai]

I'm brainstorming with my contacts.

In fact, on his next trip out there, one of my contacts is going to be visiting some shooting ranges and getting a feel for the socio-economic strata of the clientele.

Bribes are not always monetary. Some could entail favors such as assisting them in business networking or assisting someone or another's relative in CONUS, etc.

Guess I need to re-read Sun Tzu and The Prince.....:p

Shooting ranges? Like as in non-military based? Cool, never knew such a thing existed.

[Liberty or Death]

OK.
What we might well have expected from a communist country. :rolleyes:


Yeah, but a communist country where all the apparatchiks are greedy Capitalists. LOL.

I'll take that over Mao or Pol Pot any day.





Shooting ranges? Like as in non-military based? Cool, never knew such a thing existed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--s4Pa3tzt4

Yeah, like all gov'ts, don't expect any logic, rhyme, or reason.

Just know how to get approval from the powers-that-be and leave it at that.

[Anthony]

Yeah, but a communist country where all the apparatchiks are greedy Capitalists. LOL.

I'll take that over Mao or Pol Pot any day.For sure.

And at least drug dealers get what they deserve! - A bullet in the head! ;)

Regards,
Anthony.

[Liberty or Death]

For sure.

And at least drug dealers get what they deserve! - A bullet in the head! ;)

Regards,
Anthony.


LOL!

Seems the Brits and Chinese gov'ts have a difference of opinions over the methods of dealing with "pharmaceutical entrepreneurs."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsarAk-SdUM

[Anthony]

LOL!

Seems the Brits and Chinese gov'ts have a difference of opinions over the methods of dealing with "pharmaceutical entrepreneurs."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsarAk-SdUMI remember that incident.

We had a thread on it actually.

Normally I wouldn't care at all, - especially as the drug dealer was muslim, but it does seem that he really wasn't 'right in the head', and execution did seem a bit severe.

But anyway, he is dead and gone, so it is all water under the bridge now.

Regards,
Anthony.

[Liberty or Death]

the drug dealer was muslim

LOL.

In Dar Al Islam, he would have been beheaded instead of getting a 7.62X39 in the medulla oblongata.:p