Yesterday, all the major media reported that a Japanese tourist lost his 200 yuan "Chi Tu Bao Ma" bicycle while riding it from Wuhan, China. However, within a day, the Wuhan police managed to retrieve the bike and returned it to the owner. We can't help but marvel at the harmonious society, the rapid investigation by the police, and the close relationship between the police and the people. Some netizens joked: A Japanese person loses a 200 yuan bicycle in China and finds it within two days, but I lost my 5000 yuan iPhone 4 last year and it was gone forever! The treatment of nationals and foreigners is worlds apart! It seems nationals can't enjoy VIP treatment! Originally, this was just an ordinary event. Even thieves have their own code of conduct. Although the thief stole a bicycle, he lost face for the Chinese. But which country doesn't have a few thieves? Losing something, what's the big deal? The media's hype, in my view, has a bit of a tendency to jump on the bandwagon. What was originally a very common occurrence has been elevated by the media to an issue of honor and disgrace between countries. Moreover, the emotions of the masses are easily stirred up. After being spread through the internet, supporters claim that stealing is a patriotic act, cool. Rational people elevate it to a matter of national dignity. Setting aside national identity, is losing a bicycle even worth mentioning? In terms of police efficiency, there's nothing to criticize here. Just when I was about to lose hope in the People's Police, I see a glimmer of hope in this regard. Foreign friends can easily solve the case of losing a bicycle domestically, and from this perspective, the People's Police are doing a good job, getting things done for the people regardless of nationality, let alone you and I who are native-born Chinese. The media coverage cannot be said to be making a mountain out of a molehill, but this exaggeration is well done, causing a strong social reaction. It's no longer about whether the bike was lost or not, but has been elevated to a matter of national dignity. I believe the media has already achieved this. Moreover, our country's fine tradition is to report good news but not bad news. When foreigners are treated unfairly in the country, the media acts like they've seen their father and mother-in-law, eager to use exaggeration, personification, metaphor and other rhetorical devices. But when these media are really needed, there are few occasions where they stand on China's side, defend China, and engage in dialogue with the world. Related theme articles: http://blog.chinabyte.com/a/2669603.html