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A ‘patriotic education’: Hong Kong schools begin rollout of Xi Jinping Thought
New modules on the Chinese leader’s ideas are aimed at cultivating ‘affection for our country’ and a ‘sense of national identity’
The new school year began this week in Hong Kong with a significant new addition to the curriculum for some students: the teachings of Xi Jinping Thought.
The changes come alongside more lessons about national security and pro-Beijing patriotism, as the influence and control of China’s ruling Communist party increases in the semi-autonomous city.
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