Beijing: It is often said that whatever happens in China, its news hardly comes in the media. But, the kind of news that has come out from China now is shocking. A new textbook in China warns that ‘Rock and Roll, Pop Music and Internet etc. can be used to incite Chinese youth for a “color revolution”. China has named the alleged subversion instigated by Western powers as well as attempts to infiltrate various sectors of society and promote unrest to overthrow governments as “color revolution”. The new textbook on national security was officially released last week. It is being seen as China’s latest move to strengthen ideological control and promote national security among young Chinese people.
Curriculum will be implemented
According to the People’s Daily, the mouthpiece of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), the new book on national security for college students will be used in the basic curriculum on national security education in universities. According to CCTV report, new textbooks have also been issued for primary and junior high schools which emphasize on national security and traditional culture.
These things have been said in the book
A report published in the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post newspaper on Wednesday said that according to the textbook, university students should be cautious of Western culture and beware of the trap of “color revolution” while using the Internet. The textbook warns, “The Internet is a major medium of communication; popular culture such as pop and rock music is often used as a cover for ‘color revolution’.” It mentions various movements in Tunisia, Arab countries etc. and argues that those movements created turmoil in countries. The new textbook is based on various speeches given by 71-year-old President Xi Jinping on national security.
