Xi Jinping Warns Against Western Influence on Chinese Youth in Revealed 2018 Speech

In a speech delivered at a 2018 education conference, excerpts of which were only recently released, Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasized the need for vigilance against attempts by foreign entities to influence and 'westernize' Chinese young people. He accused Western forces of orchestrating a 'color revolution' and stressed the importance of reinforcing ideological education.

The leading theoretical publication of the Communist Party has underscored the dangers posed by "destructive" external entities aiming to sway the young population of China, by sharing snippets from a speech delivered by Chinese President Xi Jinping six years earlier.

During his address at the 2018 National Education Conference, Xi Jinping criticized certain groups for attempting to "Westernize" Chinese youth and orchestrate a "color revolution." He emphasized the importance of incorporating ideological education into the school curriculum.