Advertisement
China to roll out patriotic education law for internet users, overseas Chinese and schoolchildren
- Draft law submitted to NPC Standing Committee for review calls for more online content and technologies aimed at spreading patriotism
- It also contains provisions on activities such as singing the national anthem and reciting constitutional oaths
Reading Time:2 minutes
Why you can trust SCMP
16
Sylvie Zhuangin Beijing
China plans to roll out a new law that would push patriotic education for internet users, schoolchildren and overseas Chinese.
The draft law was submitted for review on Monday at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s top legislature, according to state news agency Xinhua.
The full draft of the law has not yet been made public, with only some details released in state media reports.
Advertisement
The draft law requires online content providers to strengthen the creation and dissemination of patriotic content, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
It would also require online content and service providers to develop and use new platforms, technologies and products to actively spread patriotism online, it said.
Advertisement
Xinhua said enacting the patriotic education law held “great and far-reaching significance for uplifting the national spirit, uniting the strength of the people, advancing the construction of a strong nation and achieving national rejuvenation”.
Advertisement
Select Voice
Choose your listening speed
Get through articles 2x faster
1.25x
250 WPM
Slow
Average
Fast
1.25x