The Kidnapping Drill Paradox: Chinese Teens Prepare for America's Worst Case Scenario The summer of 2023 has brought a peculiar trend to the United States, reflecting the anxieties and fears of global elites.
As Beijing's upper class families prepare their children for an American education, private summer camps have emerged offering "kidnapping drills" as a supposedly essential life skill.
For 17 year old Lulu Lu, a recent experience at one such camp was traumatic. In a mock kidnapping scenario, she endured a fake abduction and ransom demand, complete with a blindfold and tied hands.