Xi Jinping tells Chinese teachers to help ‘nurture support’ for Communist Party rule
- Educators asked to instil patriotism and strengthen courses on ideological and political theory at all levels – from primary schools to universities
- Xi has sought to tighten the party’s ideological grip on campuses and curb the spread of ‘Western values’ since he took power
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for a tighter ideological grip on university campuses and in schools, demanding teachers step in to fend off what the ruling Communist Party sees as the “wrong ideas”.
Speaking at a seminar in Beijing attended by teachers from across the country, Xi also called for courses on ideological and political theory to be strengthened at all levels, from primary schools to universities.
Starting with toddlers, Xi said China must “nurture generation after generation [of young people] who support Chinese Communist Party rule and China’s socialist system”.
“Most importantly, we must emphasise [taking the correct stance] on politics such that people who have faith [in the party] can preach what they believe in,” Xi said.
“And these people must be able to analyse problems with the right political perspective and have a clear mind in telling right from wrong.”
