Some defended Wang Hui; some pointed out that the dilemma is one of non-standard citation rather than of intentional plagiarism; some have suggested a thorough investigation be led by an independent academic committee.
Wapo waliomtetea Wangu Hui; wapo waliosema kwamba kitendawili hicho kinatokana na kutokutaja vitabu vya rejea kwa kufuata utaratibu wa kawaida zaidi kuliko kufanya wizi wa kitaaluma kwa makusudi; wapo ambao wamependekeza ufanyike uchunguzi wa kina ukiongozwa na kamati huru ya wanataaluma.