Ask a Laobeijing: On the Chaoyang Residents Crime-Fighting App

By Dominique Wong

'Ask a Laobeijing' is a regular series where we chat with a laoren about their thoughts on different issues. This month, we meet Zhang, 70, waiting for a bus on Chunxiu Lu.

What do you think about the new Chaoyang residents crime-fighting app?

I don’t understand how it works. I mean, I own a phone but there are no apps on it so I won’t be using this crime-fighting app, Chaoyang Qunzhong.

I’m too old to use apps, although I have some friends who do and it's convenient for them. Those who have recently retired probably like them the most. But I only need my phone to answer or make calls, and that’s it. I don’t trust using my phone too much because, for example, sometimes people send messages like ‘You’ve won a million yuan’ – it’s all lies and trickery, just rubbish!

I am a Chaoyang resident. If I discovered anything suspect happening in the area I would rather simply call the crime-fighting hotline. I’ve never had to call the number before though. I’m a very careful person and try to avoid getting involved with dodgy activities or people.      

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