Just in time for the 60th anniversary of my dear motherland, this poster mimics the tone of China’s public service announcements (often dubbed “溫馨提示” (“Kind Reminders”), and it “reminds” people not to “block the roads” during the military parade (organized for the anniversary). It’s a not-so-subtle reference to the Tienanmen Massacre (but it works better in Chinese, trust me), and the weird crab emblem at the bottom refers to the "River Crab" slang, obviously.

Just because China’s economy is booming doesn’t mean China’s 60th anniversary should be a time for celebration only. It’s important to remember the entire history of the People’s Republic of China, including its missteps along the way.

I think these designs will earn me an hour or two of interrogation next time I visit the mainland…

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