New Chinese Textbook Warns Against Rock ‘n’ Roll and Internet as Tools of Western ‘Colour Revolution

Rock music and the internet identified as possible tools for Western 'color revolutions' in Chinese textbook

A new university textbook, which incorporates the speeches of President Xi Jinping, marks Beijing's latest effort to strengthen ideological oversight and national security.

According to a new college textbook on national security in China, rock 'n' roll, pop music, and the internet are labeled as Western indulgences that could potentially incite "color revolution" among Chinese young people.

The textbook, which was officially introduced last week, marks a new effort by Beijing to enhance ideological influence and advance national security awareness among young people in China.

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The book advises university students to be cautious of Western popular culture and to avoid the pitfalls of "color revolutions" while browsing the internet.

"Color revolution" refers to the term used by Beijing to describe efforts by Western countries to destabilize the ruling powers through infiltration of different societal sectors and inciting disturbances, aiming to topple the existing government.

"The textbook cautions that the internet serves as a crucial medium for communication, and popular genres such as pop and rock music frequently act as facades for [colour revolution]."