Thought the Oscars and the 12th National People’s Congress had nothing in common? Think again. This week, as movie stars were making fashion headlines at the biggest film event in the world, a Japanese reporter at the NPC drew attention for his NPC-themed hairstyle. For five years in a row, this reporter has arrived at the NPC with new — and relevant — designs etched into his hair.

From 2010’s hammer and sickle to China’s stars in 2011 to 2012’s “warm,” it’s hard to say whether the designs are political or merely meant to reflect current topics at the NPC. Certainly, last year’s “PM 2.5” could be seen as a critique. But if nothing else, this year’s “dream” (梦) demonstrates some truly amazing hair-buzzing skill.

(H/T Tom Phillips)

Thought Singles Day last month was a bit random? It seems that December 2 is now, perhaps unofficially, Traffic Police Day. The date, 12/2, coincides with China’s emergency traffic number: 1-2-2. In celebration of themselves, the Huizhou traffic police in Guandong released a professional music video showcasing traffic rules, as found by Eric Jou of Kotaku, set to the Korean band Crayon Pop’s song “Bar Bar Bar.” Although you might take some important traffic lessons from the video — don’t day-drink and drive, for instance — the main purpose of the video seems to be to celebrate the coincidence of the date with the emergency traffic number. Don’t miss the sweet Chinese traffic rap in the middle.