Chinese universities should produce inquisitive thinkers who are totally loyal to the Communist Party, Xi Jinping says
- The Chinese president says the education system must train the ‘builders and successors’ of socialism during a visit to Tsinghua University
- Xi says Communist Party needs to encourage scientific talent and innovation in its centenary year
China’s universities should aim to train a new generation loyal to the socialist cause and with an inquisitive and innovative mindset, President Xi Jinping said on Monday.
“This year will mark the centenary of the Communist Party … the party and the state’s need for higher education, for knowledge and science and great talent, is greater than at any time before,” he said during a trip to Tsinghua University in Beijing, according to state news agency Xinhua.
He added that the aim of China’s education system is to train the “builders and successors” of socialism.
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Chinese universities should train ‘builders and successors’ of socialism, says President Xi Jinping
The anniversary is Beijing’s most important political event this year and Xi has promised a “grand celebration” to mark the occasion. Officials across the country have been told to ensure social stability for the event.