Xi Jinping’s 2018 Speech Warns Against Western Influence on Chinese Youth, Advocates for Ideological Education

In a speech delivered at an education conference in 2018, Chinese leader Xi Jinping issued a rallying cry against external influences attempting to Westernize China's young population. The recently released segments of his speech claim that Western nations are orchestrating a 'color revolution' and emphasized the need for enhanced ideological education.

The leading journal on theoretical issues for the Communist Party has emphasized the dangers posed by "destructive" "foreign entities" seeking to sway the minds of Chinese youth. This was brought to attention through portions of a speech given by Chinese President Xi Jinping, which he delivered six years prior.

During his address at the 2018 National Education Conference, Xi criticized certain groups for attempting to "Westernize" young people in China and orchestrating a "color revolution". He emphasized the importance of incorporating ideological education into the school curriculum.