Sleeping Chinese

We hear news reports of the rise of China and its sleepless economy, often with sinister undertones supposed to alarm us. The reality can look very different. German photographer Bernd Hagemann has long been fascinated by China and its people. He carries his camera at all times, because on every street corner you can find people napping in the strangest positions and situations, even snoring in deep slumber. "When China wakes, she will shake the world", warned Napoleon. This may be true. But let's not forget that hardworking people need their sleep too.