# Historical Nihilism
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Sacrifice and Sovereignty: How Beijing Harnesses the Cult of the Martyr to Anchor National Identity
Beijing is leveraging the Qingming Festival to reinforce national unity through the state-led commemoration of 20 million revolutionary martyrs. President Xi Jinping's emphasis on these historical figures serves to solidify the CCP's legitimacy and prepare the citizenry for modern-day strategic challenges.
Sacrifice as Statecraft: Beijing’s Enduring Cult of the National Hero
As China prepares for the Qingming Festival, the state has launched a high-profile campaign to honor 20 million national martyrs. This narrative, championed by President Xi Jinping, aims to consolidate national identity and political legitimacy by linking historical sacrifice to modern patriotic duty.
The Politics of Remembrance: Why China’s Youth are Returning to Revolutionary Roots
Chinese elementary schools are intensifying patriotic education by organizing student visits to revolutionary cemeteries ahead of the Qingming Festival. These activities are designed to instill a sense of 'red' inheritance and loyalty to the state among the youth, in line with new national education laws.