No virtue in Wong's dishonorable behavior
JOSHUA WONG, A KEY FIGURE BEHIND THE UNREST IN HONG KONG, is described in a local middle school's textbook as a "celebrity with traditional Chinese virtues". China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments:
It might be correct to call Wong a "celebrity" because he is known nationwide, even worldwide, for his words and deeds encouraging the rioters in Hong Kong. Yet it is absurd to link him with "traditional Chinese virtues" because his words and deeds go against Chinese virtues.
Traditional Chinese virtues cherish peace in one's hometown and courtesy toward one's neighbors. Wong's family has been living in Hong Kong for two generations and he should take the city as his home, yet he encourages the rioters, making others live in fear. That is not courteous.