Many people in China called their mums this Sunday to wish them a happy Mother's Day.

An online survey shows that 60 percent of its respondents believe that the Chinese need to have a Mother's Day of their own.

In response, China Daily carried a commentary saying it doesn't matter if China has its own Mother's Day; what's more important is that people bear in mind the Chinese tradition of filial piety.

The paper says people should be ever grateful to their mothers for all that they endured while bringing them up. In this sense, it does not matter whether people in different countries celebrate Mother's Day or not. The sense of duty should be the same for everyone, although they may choose different ways to express their gratitude.

The paper goes on to say that Chinese people should follow the tradition of filial piety. On Mother's Day, Chinese people should think about how ancient Chinese sages such as Confucius and Mencius emphasized the concept, and how they considered such qualities as the foundation of their moral integrity.

Meanwhile, the paper also points out that one's sense of responsibility towards their parents could also help shape their patriotism.

As ancient Chinese thinkers have said, it would be hard to imagine that a person who showed no care for his or her parents would be willing to contribute to their country.

In this regard, the paper says that the Mother's Day serves as a reminder for people to display filial piety, which in turn is a starting point for one to attain moral integrity.