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At the moment of the typhoon, many provinces in the mainland ushered in a significant drop in temperature, but also ushered in the ravages of exceptionally heavy rain. The natural disaster severely affected the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and other provinces have set up rescue teams to provide support to the affected areas and deliver large quantities of much-needed supplies.
However, at a time when the whole country was united in the face of the floods, some state media came forward in unexpected ways to condemn the actions of some people.
On August 3, the Beijing News published a report denouncing what some residents had done in the face of the floods, claiming that instead of lending a hand, they gathered by the river to retrieve floating supplies, which was described as "robbery" and financial exploitation of the national disaster.
The remarks immediately sparked outrage, with state media expecting broad support for their report, but unexpectedly eliciting ridicule. Many people believe that although the report conclusively describes the behavior of residents in collecting materials, it is obviously too arbitrary to label them as "making money difficult for the country" without fully understanding the situation.
Today, it is a society ruled by law, the country has entered a moderately prosperous life, and the moral literacy and consciousness of the people have also been significantly improved. In this case, the act of the residents in retrieving the goods is not necessarily the private possession of other people's property, but probably out of good faith and the desire to return the materials to the owners after the flood. However, the state media presuppose the bad motives of the residents without investigation, which makes it impossible for the residents to argue and allow the media to pour black water on them.
At the same time, the official media denounced the behavior of the inhabitants from the moral and legal high ground, contrary to the state's long-standing purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly.
In the role of the official media, it must always be close to the people's lives, listen to the voices of the people, and win the trust and recognition of the people.
However, the Beijing News' approach completely deviated from this principle, separating itself from the people, and only to receive a wave of condemnation. At this time, the Beijing News should humbly accept criticism, actively improve the reporting process, and develop in the direction of more valuable official media.
Of course, what the Beijing News said is not improper, and the unauthorized appropriation of other people's property is indeed illegal, and the purpose of the report is also to warn of the undesirability of such behavior.
However, without sufficient investigation, the direct characterization of the behavior of residents as private appropriation conveys a malicious and unacceptable message based on just a few words.
Some people believe that ordinary people are just picking up garbage and are subject to criticism, but no one dares to touch those who really take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune. There is widespread support for this claim, as large electrical appliances and furniture are easily blocked by floodwaters and make it difficult for floodwaters to recede. For riverine cities, this can also pose a serious threat. Therefore, the act of residents picking up supplies from the flood should not easily be reduced to looting.
Regardless of who the material belongs, it belongs to the property of the state. In times of frequent flooding, the act of saving national property should be praised and recognized, not criticized. Who would watch large electrical appliances and furniture being swept away in the floodwater? If it causes a blockage, it is the people who will suffer in the end.
In fact, the Beijing News' remarks touched on the core question: "Is it good to be swept away by the flood?" Or is it better to fish it up? This question succinctly captures the essence of the incident, and the answer is obvious - the materiel should be scooped up. As for the whereabouts of the recovered materials, they need to be further examined.
If those residents take possession of the materials privately, then the Beijing News' accusations are beyond reproach. But if they hand over the materials to the village committee or neighborhood committee so that they can be returned to the owner, then the Beijing News report is untrue and needs to be publicly apologized.
In the face of natural disasters, it is the responsibility of every citizen to unite and overcome difficulties together. Whether it is through small contributions or practical actions, it can make society a better place. As the official media, we should set an example and recognize and praise those who are in Hong Kong
The small family is an ordinary hero for everyone, conveying the goodwill and cohesion of the society.
However, at this sensitive moment, the Beijing News stood on the moral high ground and over-interpreted the behavior of residents, which only attracted ridicule and seriously reduced its credibility and authority as an official media.
However, it is not only the Beijing News, more and more official media have lost their "ground" in reporting, and only look at things from a moral and legal perspective. However, the views of the people run counter to this, and their lives revolve around daily chores and families, from bargaining in the market to expressing opinions on national affairs.
No matter which institution or platform, it is made up of people, and without people, these institutions are just castles in the air. But when did there be a difference between people? Are the comfortably air-conditioned employees in the office separated from the rest of the population and become superior?
This is a question that requires deep thought by the whole society. Behind the report or remarks, we should dig deep meaning, and the most important thing is to present the facts truthfully and get close to real life.
To sum up, although the Beijing News report is intended as a warning, the over-interpretation of the situation without full understanding, as well as the judgment of residents' behavior from the moral high ground, seriously reduces the credibility of the media.
Official media should be closer to the people, listen carefully to public opinion, and become stabilizers for guiding public opinion. Each of us, no matter what position we are in, should lead by example, convey true goodwill and social cohesion, and create a better future together.
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