Half the sky

According to a Chinese proverb, women hold up half the sky, which is a mighty cool statement that Chairman Mao often borrowed . But according to this week's China Daily, in addition to holding up half the sky, today's women also have to sing, dance, and "display artistic abilities" to qualify as a soldier with the People's Liberation Army. Essential in combat, if you ask me. I guess it's just a matter of time before they enforce the swimsuit competition.