The comments of Vice-Premier Wang Yang regarding Chinese on holiday abroad attracted a lot of attention in the press ("Vice-premier laments rude tourists", May 18).
Chinese tourists are leaving a bad impression when travelling outside the country and there must be an improvement in their behaviour. I understand why citizens in various countries and Hongkongers complain, because I have had similar experiences.
While I was on the MTR last week, a group of five mainland tourists in their 20s boarded. There were three available seats next to me, but they all sat down. It was so uncomfortable that other passengers like me stood up.
I would attribute the poor behaviour to lack of education. Many of the tourists are in their 40s and 50s.
Decades ago when they were young, few people got a proper education, which is why as adults they talk loudly, spit and discard litter.
The central government can change these habits among the younger generation through education. It can teach students what is acceptable behaviour in public places.