Security in Beijing is extremely tight with a number of world leaders in town for the APEC summit. And what better way to encourage soldiers and security personnel to do their jobs properly than by treating them well – very well.  In fact, soldiers have been checked into five-star hotels in the nation’s capital, with some even staying in the same hotels as VIP guests.

If you think five-star treatment might make soldiers soft, that certainly doesn’t appear to be the case. In fact, photographs from Beijing Youth Daily show the soldiers living a spartan and humble existence despite the major upgrade in accommodation.

The soldiers brought their own bedding, wash basins and face cloths all while maintaining a meticulously spotless room, making a maid’s work rather easy. Their equipment is sorted out on shelves: helmets, riot shields, truncheons, and more.

Apparently they are even passing on disposable items in the room, which has won the support of netizens around the country. More pictures below:

Photos: Beijing Youth Daily