It's one thing for the Chinese prime minister to be protected by loads of troops, but I'm not sure I quite take to Marks & Spencer resorting to such Draconian measures when my dearest friend indulges in a little retail therapy

The security surrounding Hong Kong's conference centre the other week was a sight to behold. The crack troops were out, ready to do anything to ensure the safety of the star speaker, no less than Zhu Rhongi, prime minister of China.