Fear and loathing of the rich

The Chinese nouveau riche complain that people who "hate the rich" are stupid and unreasonable, but they should take a good look at their own behavior.

This week a campaign to recruit "brides" for billionaires was launched in some big cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Despite strict requirements, more than 2,800 women aged from 19 to 56 applied to take part in the wedding contest.

It's really shameful for the rich to show off their money by recruiting brides in this way like ancient Chinese emperors selecting their consorts, but it's even more lamentable that such vulgar displays of wealth are worshipped by many people.