The 25th session of the National Religious Groups Joint Conference was themed around the “Patriotic Education Law” (hereinafter “Law” for short).
The "Joint Initiative on Studying, Propagating, and Implementing the ‘Patriotic Education Law’ to Inherit and Promote the Spirit of Patriotism" was released during the conference held at the China Islamic Association on January 4, said CCC&TSPM.
The “Patriotic Education Law” was passed on October 24 last year and came into effect on January 1 this year.
The conference viewed the formulation and implementation of the law as a significant measure for the Party and the nation to deepen patriotic education. It emphasized that national religious groups must consistently "adhere to Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, consciously adhere to the direction of the sinicization of religion in China, and effectively transform educational achievements into practical actions for patriotism and serving the country."
The initiative advocated four principles: "upholding the unity of loving the country, the Party, and socialism"; "promoting the fine traditions of patriotism"; "infusing outstanding Chinese traditional culture into China's religions"; and "persistently conducting patriotic education and practical activities."
It was attended by members of the standing committees and the secretary general (general secretary) of distinct national religious groups, as well as representatives from the YMCA & YWCA in China.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
