Err on the safe side to end public nuisance

Multiple local governments including those of Handan in Hebei province, Jinan in Shandong province, and Tianjin have banned the so-called Beijing Bikini - which refers to men who roll up their shirts or T-shirts to expose their bellies in public places in summer. Aimed at promoting civilized behavior, the ban is a timely move as the "Beijing Bikini" is considered offensive, especially by women.

Yet the good intentions of the local governments constitute only the first step toward promoting civilized behavior, particularly in public places. So the authorities should consider all possible options and devise an appropriate plan to ensure the ban on Beijing Bikini is actually implemented.

In this regard, Handan's move offers some food for thought, as civic inspectors in Hanshan district gift a T-shirt to men in Beijing Bikini to cover themselves up. This method of correcting uncivilized behavior in a civilized way reflects proper social management and sends a goodwill signal to the people in general.