Chinese schoolchildren will be taught ‘Xi Jinping thought’ as part of Marxist brainwashing
- Pupils from primary schools to universities will learn about Xi’s political ideology
- The lessons are aimed at strengthening ‘resolve to listen to and follow the Party’
- The curriculum hopes to cultivate love for China, the CCP, Xi and Marxism
Chinese schoolchildren will be taught ‘Xi Jinping thought’ as part of the national curriculum to help them ‘establish Marxist beliefs’ through brainwashing.
Pupils from primary school up to university will have lessons in the political ideology of the current premier.
It is the latest move to indoctrinate the youth into supporting the ruling Chinese Communist Party and Marxism.
Chinese schoolchildren will be taught ‘Xi Jinping thought’ as part of the national curriculum to help them ‘establish Marxist beliefs’ through brainwashing
The Ministry of Education said in a statement it aimed to ‘cultivate the builders and successors of socialism with an all-round moral, intellectual, physical and aesthetic grounding’, the Global Times reported.
Children will learn about President Xi’s ‘thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era’, they said.
The lessons are aimed at strengthening ‘resolve to listen to and follow the Party’ and new teaching materials must ‘cultivate patriotic feelings’, the guidelines said.
These will include labour education to ‘cultivate their hard-working spirit’ and national security lessons.
Children will learn about President Xi’s ‘thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era’
Primary schoolchildren will focus on cultivating love for China, the CCP and socialism, while in middle schools, pupils will learn about political judgements and opinions.
At college level, theoretical thinking about China and its role will be taught to students.
The ministry is also hoping to include themes including party leadership and national defence education in the curriculum.
Since coming to power in 2012, the Chinese President has sought to strengthen the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s role in all areas of society, including its businesses, schools and cultural institutions.
It is the latest move to indoctrinate the youth into supporting the ruling Chinese Communist Party and Marxism
‘Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism With Chinese Characteristics for a New Era’ was formally enshrined in the country’s constitution in 2018.
The ideology has 14 main principles emphasising Communist ideals, while also calling for reform, ‘absolute authority of the party over the people’s army’ and ‘reunification with the motherland’.
Xi’s personal power has also been strengthened by the abolition of presidential term limits.
In a speech to mark the centenary of the Communist Party celebrated in July, Xi vowed to ‘enhance’ the Party’s leadership, uphold his own ‘core’ leadership and strengthen the unity of the Chinese people.
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