Hmmm.........Having already made up your mind, silverboy, it's a good thing you're not actually asked to judge the situation.

Personally, I just can't imagine two Brits misbehaving in Beijing........yeah, right.

Well, actually, the whole thing is schizophrenic: We often, on one hand, deplore the obvious disdain shown for the rule of law in China, while on the other hand we find it hard to accept when said rule of law is exercised on foreigners - even those we don't know.

In your case, though, silverboy, you have such all sweeping disdain for China, it would be hard imagining you not siding with a foreigner. I suppose there's some comfort in seeing things so clearly as either black or white. I just can't get there.