A story about a four-year-old boy in China giving three salutes to a policewoman who helped him apply for an identity card has touched millions online on the mainland.
After this, his mother and brother went back to the counter to fill out paperwork and were served by the same policewoman. The boy soon grew impatient and stamped his feet, clearly annoyed that he could not get anyone’s attention. But still his mother and the policewoman did not notice. He realised he couldn’t be seen by the policewoman behind the counter. Undaunted he moved further away and saluted again.She then stood up and walked over to him before smiling and giving him two thumbs-up, to which the boy gave a third salute with a happy expression.