China's Public Security Chief has recognised the Great Patriots of Hong Kong for the first time - here seen showing off their tattoos in the Great Hall of the People. And now good old Blighty follows suit. The stodgy British government has decided to honour its own patriots - folk heroes such as Myra Hindley, Jack the Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe and the Kray Twins.
China proves once again it is a world leader in the international arena.