yea they are special, high-moral, super/spiritual, etc.... whatever others can say; or, not the same as other chinese in other states or remote village.
That's the core-Beijing culture, unless you grow-up in it, you will never understand.
China more so soon among economy-reform. That generation of Beijingness may not get rich, fame, wealth as high-profile as other chinese, but they are watching and thinking; action may come or not, but they are the core-spiritual, core-part of Beijing and will influence, lead the spirit of China for next a few generations, I bet!