It’s no secret that Obama is pretty popular in China. So popular in fact, that several t-shirt vendors and shops in Beijing have been selling what has to be one of the most bizarre souvenirs to catch on in a while: “Oba Mao” t-shirts, bags, etc. which display President Obama’s likeness dressed in a Red Guard uniform, staring in a Chairman Mao-like pose.

I’m not sure what it’s supposed to mean exactly, but apparently they’ve been selling like crazy.

Not while Obama visits China later this month though. Beijing Municipal Government officials have warned shops to stop selling the merchandise while Obama visits (although they can resume after he’s left.)