# Ideology
Latest news and articles about Ideology
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Classroom Frontlines: Beijing Deploys Wartime Relics to Reinforce the 'Mainstay' Narrative
Beijing has launched a 22-school exhibition tour featuring historical artifacts to reinforce the narrative of the Communist Party as the central force in the war against Japan. The program uses peer-to-peer teaching and immersive performances to integrate state ideology into the education of youth from primary school through university.
The Sentinels of Memory: How a Family’s 88-Year Vigil Reflects China’s Red Resurgence
A family in Liaoning province has maintained an 88-year vigil over the tomb of 24 anti-Japanese martyrs, a duty that has transitioned from a private family tradition to a state-supported site for 'red education.' As China commemorates the 80th anniversary of World War II, such local narratives are being integrated into a broader national project to institutionalize revolutionary memory and reinforce ideological loyalty.
The Long March as Modern Mantra: Beijing’s Persistent Pursuit of Revolutionary Legitimacy
State media coverage of the Long March Memorial in Jiangxi highlights the CCP's ongoing efforts to leverage revolutionary history as a tool for modern ideological unity. The narrative frames historical struggles as a template for overcoming contemporary geopolitical and economic challenges.
The New Guardians of History: How China’s Military is Shaping the Revolutionary Narrative
Young soldiers from the People’s Armed Police served as historical guides at the Zunyi Meeting site on Youth Day, blending military duty with ideological storytelling. The initiative aims to modernize patriotic education and reinforce the Communist Party's foundational myths for a contemporary audience.
Echoes of the Rails: China’s Revolutionary Pedagogy and the Cult of the Railway Guerrilla
During the Qingming Festival, high-profile commemorations for the legendary Railway Guerrillas in Shandong highlight China's ongoing 'Patriotic Education' campaign. The event serves to link wartime revolutionary sacrifice with modern national identity and youth indoctrination.
Vocalizing Valor: The Strategic Cultivation of ‘Red Inheritance’ in Rural China
The descendants of Red Army veteran He Mulin in Guizhou continue a four-generation tradition of revolutionary songs, illustrating the CCP's strategic emphasis on 'Red Inheritance.' This local story highlights how personal family histories of the Long March are used to reinforce national ideological continuity and party legitimacy.
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.