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Vol. 3 · Issue 2 · 2025 Oct 17, 2025 Articles

For rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation: The theory and practice of ideological-political education in Chinese universities

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Yaobin Tong Corresponding Shenzhen University yaobin.tong.22@gmail.com China
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Abstract

In official statements, the Chinese government consistently emphasizes the importance of education in nurturing students’ acceptance of official initiatives and national identity. Meanwhile, ideological-political education (IPE) is a mandatory course for Chinese students in higher education, playing a crucial role in fostering their citizenship, morality, and values. With the announcement of a series of new official catchwords, including the Chinese Dream and Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation, education is expected to incorporate these catchwords and implement them across all levels, including universities. This study provides an overview and analysis of IPE and its role in initiating, demonstrating, and discussing these official catchwords in classrooms. Through analyzing official documents, statements, and reports concerning IPE, the article argues that IPE is responsible for promoting official catchwords as standards that guarantee political and social stability, forming the foundation of students’ sense of identity and values. This reinforces the perceived legitimacy of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and justifies support for domestic and foreign policies among students. Under the ever-changing domestic and international context, IPE will be further reinforced for political agendas.

Keywords

#China #ideological-political education #higher education #Chinese dream

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