On October 24 this year, the sixth meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress deliberated and passed the Patriotic Education Law, which will come into effect on January 1, 2024. On December 21, the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and other five departments jointly held a press conference to comprehensively interpret the core systems of the implementation of the law.
At the press conference, the main relevant departments for the implementation of the law gave a comprehensive introduction to the key work of implementing the Patriotic Education Law.
Yang Heqing, Director of the Legislative Planning Office of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress: It is of great and far-reaching significance to formulate a law on patriotic education, promote and guarantee patriotic education in the new era in the form of the rule of law, and promote the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The deputy director of the Propaganda and Education Bureau of the Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee has established: Calling on the masses and advocating it has become a legal obligation of citizens, and the work arrangements for various departments and units have been solidified into a statutory duty. It shows that with the in-depth implementation of the strategy of comprehensively governing the country according to law, our awareness of giving play to the role of the rule of law in regulating and guaranteeing has been continuously enhanced.
At the press conference, the relevant person in charge of the Cyberspace Administration of the People's Republic of China said that it would further guide network information service providers to strengthen the construction of online content for patriotic education. According to the culture and tourism department, unique folk cultural activities will be organized around traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival to enhance the feelings of the family and country.
Tang Lei, deputy director of the Cyber Rule of Law Bureau of the Cyberspace Administration of the People's Republic of China: Effectively implement the requirements of laws and regulations related to patriotic education in the entire process of managing the network, running the network, and going online.
Zhou Jiucai, first-level inspector of the Department of Policies and Regulations of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism: Give full play to the educational function of red resources and gather the strong spiritual power of the new journey. We will continue to promote the in-depth integration and development of culture and tourism, so that tourism will become a whole process for people to understand Chinese culture, enhance cultural self-confidence, and stimulate patriotic enthusiasm.
The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Education said at the press conference that in the next step, the education system will run patriotic education through the whole process of school education and integrate it into various disciplines and teaching materials.
Wang Daquan, Deputy Director of the Department of Policies and Regulations of the Ministry of Education: Education guides students to cultivate their feelings for the country and strengthen their ideals and beliefs. Guide all types of schools at all levels to carry out educational activities on the theme of "always following the party from primary school to the party". Guide and encourage minors to participate in patriotic education and social activities.
Source: CCTV news client