HONG KONG: To address issues like” historical nihilism” and protect” national unity ,” China’s national legislature passed a law on Tuesday( Oct 24 ) that strengthens patriotic education for children and families.
State-backed Xinhua news agency reported that the Patriotic Education Law offers a legal promise for carrying out loyal education, adding that” some people are unsure of what patriotism is.”
In China, the term” traditional nihilism” is used to describe public skepticism and doubt regarding the Communist Party of China’s account of historical events.
The legislation, which will go into effect on January 1, 2024, outlines the duties of central and local government agencies as well as those of families, schools, and other institutions.
The law emphasizes the need to be logical, equitable, and open-minded, open the nation wider to the world and embrace another civilisations, even though it is passed to encourage patriotism, according to Xinhua.
According to the law, patriotic education must respect the” history and cultural customs of other countries and draw inspiration from all the remarkable accomplishments of people civilization.”
According to state-backed China Daily, the legislation has also targeted procedures for various groups of people, including government leaders, people, people, and people in particular operational regions Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Taiwan.