Cultivating Patriotic Attitudes, China Include Xi Jinping Thoughts In Elementary And University Education Curriculum

Presiden China Xi Jinping. (Wikimedia Commons/Presidential Press and Information Office)

JAKARTA - Chinese authorities plan to incorporate 'Xi Jinping Thoughts' into its national education curriculum, to help build Marxist confidence among the country's youth, the education ministry said in new guidelines published on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Education said Chinese President Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era would be taught from elementary school to university level.

"This measure aims to strengthen 'determination to listen and follow the Party' and new teaching materials should "cultivate patriotic feelings", the guidelines said.

Since coming to power in 2012, President Xi Jinping has continued to strive to strengthen the role of the ruling Chinese Communist Party in all areas of society, including its businesses, schools and cultural institutions.

Xi Jinping's Thoughts on Socialism With Chinese Characteristics for a New Era were formally enshrined in the country's constitution in 2018. Xi's personal power has also been strengthened by the removal of presidential term limits.

In a speech to mark the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party celebrated last July, President Xi vowed to "elevate" the Party leadership, uphold its own core leadership and strengthen the unity of the Chinese people.

President Xi also underlined that no one should underestimate the determination of the Chinese people to defend its sovereignty and territory. It refers to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.

"All sons and daughters of China, including compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, must work together and move forward in solidarity, resolutely destroying the plot of 'Taiwan independence'," he said in a speech at the time. the principle of 'One Country, Two Systems', whereby the Hong Kong people manage Hong Kong, and the Macau people manage Macau, both with a high degree of autonomy," Xi said while ensuring social stability in the two regions, protecting security, sovereignty and development interests. China.