Inspired by the apocalyptic Hollywood movie '2012' and the 2004 Asian tsunami, Farmer Liu Qiyuan hopes that his creations consisting of a fiberglass shell around a steel frame will be adopted by government departments and international organisations for use in the event of tsunamis and earthquakes. Liu has built seven pods which are able to float on water, some of which have their own propulsion. The airtight spheres with varying interiors contain oxygen tanks and seatbelts with space for around 14 people, and are designed to remain upright when in water. – Photos and Text by AFP