中华人民共和国爱国主义教育法 [Patriotism Education Law of the People's Republic of China]

 

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Patriotic education has been at the center of Chinese education policy for some time.  

Since the 1980s, and especially since the Tian'anmen Massacre and the fall of the Soviet Union, China’s leaders have been promoting "patriotic education". The CCP faced a crisis of legitimacy, and Party elites were well aware of this. In 1989, the party leadership attributed the student demonstrations to failures in steeping the younger generations in revolutionary history. The CCP initiated the Patriotic Education Campaign to reorient the party’s ideological position. (Socialist Patriotic Education Campaign (1990))

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That is in line with similar issues in other places (“Order, Discipline and Exigency” : Cuba's VIth Party Congress, the Lineamientos (Guidelines) and Structural Change In Education, Sport and Culture?). It played a key role in the Chinese analysis of what went wrong in Hong Kong during the 2019-2020 crisis (Larry Catá Backer, Hong Kong Between One Country and Two Systems (2021), chapter 7)). It certainly has been near the center of vanguard policy and a key element of Chinese New Era theory (e.g.,Focusing on Civic Education in China--The CCP's Ideological Work Comes to the Universities: 关于进一步加强和改进新形势下高校宣传思想工作的意见 (2015); 習思想滲各級教材 小學重「政治啟蒙」 革命傳統、國安、勞動教育 9課題「融入」大中小學 [Xi's thought is embedded in teaching materials at all levels; primary schools to emphasize "political enlightenment," revolutionary traditions, national security, labor education, and a 9 topics curriculum are "integrated" into universities, middle schools and primary schools] (2021); 习近平用青春的智慧和汗水打拼出一个更加美好的中国 [Xi Jinping, Use the wisdom and sweat of youth to work hard to create a better China] Through the Lens of 毛泽东青年运动的方向 (4 May 1939) [Mao Zedong, On the Orientaiton of the Youth Movement)] (2022)). And it extends not just to students but to CPC cadres as well (《中国共产党党员教育管理工作条例》"Regulations on the Education and Management of Party Members of the Communist Party of China" (2019)).  The central elements of a patriotic education are specified with some particularity:

It is in this context that one can consider the finalization of the law of patriotic education: 中华人民共和国爱国主义教育法 [Patriotism Education Law of the People's Republic of China]. The text of the final version follows below in the original Chinese along with a crude English translation. 

The positive elements of a patriotic education are specified with some particularity:

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Article 6 The main contents of patriotic education are: (1) Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thought of "Three Represents", Scientific Outlook on Development, and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era; (2) The history of the Communist Party of China, the history of New China, the history of reform and opening up, the history of socialist development, and the history of the development of the Chinese nation; (3) The socialist system with Chinese characteristics, the major achievements, historical experience and vivid practice of the Communist Party of China leading the people in united struggle; (4) China’s excellent traditional culture, revolutionary culture, and advanced socialist culture; (5) National symbols and signs such as the national flag, national anthem, and national emblem; (6) The magnificent rivers and mountains and historical and cultural heritage of the motherland; (7) Constitution and laws, awareness and concepts of national unity and ethnic unity, national security and national defense, etc.; (8) The deeds of heroes, martyrs and advanced model figures and the national spirit and spirit of the times they embody; (9) Other content rich in patriotic spirit. 第六条　爱国主义教育的主要内容是：　（一）马克思列宁主义、毛泽东思想、邓小平理论、“三个代表”重要思想、科学发展观、习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想；　（二）中国共产党史、新中国史、改革开放史、社会主义发展史、中华民族发展史；　（三）中国特色社会主义制度，中国共产党带领人民团结奋斗的重大成就、历史经验和生动实践；（四）中华优秀传统文化、革命文化、社会主义先进文化；　（五）国旗、国歌、国徽等国家象征和标志；　（六）祖国的壮美河山和历史文化遗产；　　（七）宪法和法律，国家统一和民族团结、国家安全和国防等方面的意识和观念；　　（八）英雄烈士和先进模范人物的事迹及体现的民族精神、时代精神；　　（九）其他富有爱国主义精神的内容。

 And so are the the contours of anti-patriotism, which is subject to legal discipline:

Article 37: Any citizen or organization should carry forward the spirit of patriotism, consciously safeguard national security, honor and interests, and shall not engage in the following behaviors: (1) Insulting the national flag, national anthem, and national emblem or other behavior that damages the dignity of the national flag, national anthem, and national emblem; (2) Distort, vilify, blaspheme, or deny the deeds and spirit of heroes and martyrs; (3) Promote, beautify, and deny aggressive wars, acts of aggression, and massacres; (4) Occupying, destroying, or defacing patriotic education facilities; (5) Other behaviors prohibited by laws and administrative regulations. 第三十七条　任何公民和组织都应当弘扬爱国主义精神，自觉维护国家安全、荣誉和利益，不得有下列行为：　（一）侮辱国旗、国歌、国徽或者其他有损国旗、国歌、国徽尊严的行为；（二）歪曲、丑化、亵渎、否定英雄烈士事迹和精神；　　（三）宣扬、美化、否认侵略战争、侵略行为和屠杀惨案；（四）侵占、破坏、污损爱国主义教育设施；（五）法律、行政法规禁止的其他行为。

One cannot understand the nature and character of the one without reference to the other. 

 

中华人民共和国爱国主义教育法

（2023年10月24日第十四届全国人民代表大会常务委员会第六次会议通过）

来源： 中国人大网  浏览字号： 大 中 小 2023年10月24日 20:29

　　目 　录

　　第一章　总　　则

　　第二章　职责任务

　　第三章　实施措施

　　第四章　支持保障

　　第五章　附　　则

第一章　总　　则

　　第一条　为了加强新时代爱国主义教育，传承和弘扬爱国主义精神，凝聚全面建设社会主义现代化国家、全面推进中华民族伟大复兴的磅礴力量，根据宪法，制定本法。

　　第二条　中国是世界上历史最悠久的国家之一，中国各族人民共同创造了光辉灿烂的文化、共同缔造了统一的多民族国家。国家在全体人民中开展爱国主义教育，培育和增进对中华民族和伟大祖国的情感，传承民族精神、增强国家观念，壮大和团结一切爱国力量，使爱国主义成为全体人民的坚定信念、精神力量和自觉行动。

　　第三条　爱国主义教育应当高举中国特色社会主义伟大旗帜，坚持以马克思列宁主义、毛泽东思想、邓小平理论、“三个代表”重要思想、科学发展观、习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想为指导，坚持爱国和爱党、爱社会主义相统一，以维护国家统一和民族团结为着力点，把全面建成社会主义现代化强国、实现中华民族伟大复兴作为鲜明主题。

　　第四条　爱国主义教育坚持中国共产党的领导，健全统一领导、齐抓共管、各方参与、共同推进的工作格局。

　　第五条　爱国主义教育应当坚持思想引领、文化涵育，教育引导、实践养成，主题鲜明、融入日常，因地制宜、注重实效。

　　第六条　爱国主义教育的主要内容是：

　　（一）马克思列宁主义、毛泽东思想、邓小平理论、“三个代表”重要思想、科学发展观、习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想；

　　（二）中国共产党史、新中国史、改革开放史、社会主义发展史、中华民族发展史；

　　（三）中国特色社会主义制度，中国共产党带领人民团结奋斗的重大成就、历史经验和生动实践；

　　（四）中华优秀传统文化、革命文化、社会主义先进文化；

　　（五）国旗、国歌、国徽等国家象征和标志；

　　（六）祖国的壮美河山和历史文化遗产；

　　（七）宪法和法律，国家统一和民族团结、国家安全和国防等方面的意识和观念；

　　（八）英雄烈士和先进模范人物的事迹及体现的民族精神、时代精神；

　　（九）其他富有爱国主义精神的内容。

　　第七条　国家开展铸牢中华民族共同体意识教育，促进各民族交往交流交融，增进对伟大祖国、中华民族、中华文化、中国共产党、中国特色社会主义的认同，构筑中华民族共有精神家园。

　　第八条　爱国主义教育应当坚持传承和发展中华优秀传统文化，弘扬社会主义核心价值观，推进中国特色社会主义文化建设，坚定文化自信，建设中华民族现代文明。

　　第九条　爱国主义教育应当把弘扬爱国主义精神与扩大对外开放结合起来，坚持理性、包容、开放，尊重各国历史特点和文化传统，借鉴吸收人类一切优秀文明成果。

　　第十条　在每年10月1日中华人民共和国国庆日，国家和社会各方面举行多种形式的庆祝活动，集中开展爱国主义教育。

第二章　职责任务

　　第十一条　中央爱国主义教育主管部门负责全国爱国主义教育工作的指导、监督和统筹协调。

　　中央和国家机关各部门在各自职责范围内，组织开展爱国主义教育工作。

　　第十二条　地方爱国主义教育主管部门负责本地区爱国主义教育工作的指导、监督和统筹协调。

　　县级以上地方人民政府教育行政部门应当加强对学校爱国主义教育的组织、协调、指导和监督。县级以上地方文化和旅游、新闻出版、广播电视、电影、网信、文物等部门和其他有关部门应当在各自职责范围内，开展爱国主义教育工作。

　　中国人民解放军、中国人民武装警察部队依照本法和中央军事委员会的有关规定开展爱国主义教育工作，并充分利用自身资源面向社会开展爱国主义教育。

　　第十三条　工会、共产主义青年团、妇女联合会、工商业联合会、文学艺术界联合会、作家协会、科学技术协会、归国华侨联合会、台湾同胞联谊会、残疾人联合会、青年联合会和其他群团组织，应当发挥各自优势，面向所联系的领域和群体开展爱国主义教育。

　　第十四条　国家采取多种形式开展法治宣传教育、国家安全和国防教育，增强公民的法治意识、国家安全和国防观念，引导公民自觉履行维护国家统一和民族团结，维护国家安全、荣誉和利益的义务。

　　第十五条　国家将爱国主义教育纳入国民教育体系。各级各类学校应当将爱国主义教育贯穿学校教育全过程，办好、讲好思想政治理论课，并将爱国主义教育内容融入各类学科和教材中。

　　各级各类学校和其他教育机构应当按照国家规定建立爱国主义教育相关课程联动机制，针对各年龄段学生特点，确定爱国主义教育的重点内容，采取丰富适宜的教学方式，增强爱国主义教育的针对性、系统性和亲和力、感染力。

　　第十六条　各级各类学校应当将课堂教学与课外实践和体验相结合，把爱国主义教育内容融入校园文化建设和学校各类主题活动，组织学生参观爱国主义教育基地等场馆设施，参加爱国主义教育校外实践活动。

　　第十七条　未成年人的父母或者其他监护人应当把热爱祖国融入家庭教育，支持、配合学校开展爱国主义教育教学活动，引导、鼓励未成年人参加爱国主义教育社会活动。

　　第十八条　国家机关应当加强对公职人员的爱国主义教育，发挥公职人员在忠于国家、为国奉献，维护国家统一、促进民族团结，维护国家安全、荣誉和利益方面的模范带头作用。

　　第十九条　企业事业单位应当将爱国主义教育列入本单位教育计划，大力弘扬劳模精神、劳动精神、工匠精神，结合经营管理、业务培训、文化体育等活动，开展爱国主义教育。

　　教育、科技、文化、卫生、体育等事业单位应当大力弘扬科学家精神和专业精神，宣传和培育知识分子、专业技术人员、运动员等胸怀祖国、服务人民、为国争光的爱国情感和爱国行为。

　　第二十条　基层人民政府和基层群众性自治组织应当把爱国主义教育融入社会主义精神文明建设活动，在市民公约、村规民约中体现爱国主义精神，鼓励和支持开展以爱国主义为主题的群众性文化、体育等活动。

　　第二十一条　行业协会商会等社会团体应当把爱国主义精神体现在团体章程、行业规范中，根据本团体本行业特点开展爱国主义教育，培育会员的爱国热情和社会担当，发挥会员中公众人物和有社会影响力人士的示范作用。

　　第二十二条　国家鼓励和支持宗教团体、宗教院校、宗教活动场所开展爱国主义教育，增强宗教教职人员和信教群众的国家意识、公民意识、法治意识和爱国情感，引导宗教与社会主义社会相适应。

　　第二十三条　国家采取措施开展历史文化教育和“一国两制”实践教育，增强香港特别行政区同胞、澳门特别行政区同胞的爱国精神，自觉维护国家主权、统一和领土完整。

　　国家加强对推进祖国统一方针政策的宣传教育，增强包括台湾同胞在内的全中国人民对完成祖国统一大业神圣职责的认识，依法保护台湾同胞的权利和利益，坚决反对“台独”分裂行径，维护中华民族的根本利益。

　　国家加强与海外侨胞的交流，做好权益保障和服务工作，增进海外侨胞爱国情怀，弘扬爱国传统。

第三章　实施措施

　　第二十四条　中央和省级爱国主义教育主管部门应当加强对爱国主义教育工作的统筹，指导推动有关部门和单位创新爱国主义教育方式，充分利用各类爱国主义教育资源和平台载体，推进爱国主义教育有效实施。

　　第二十五条　县级以上人民政府应当加强对红色资源的保护、管理和利用，发掘具有历史价值、纪念意义的红色资源，推动红色旅游融合发展示范区建设，发挥红色资源教育功能，传承爱国主义精神。

　　县级以上人民政府文化和旅游、住房城乡建设、文物等部门应当加强对文物古迹、传统村落、传统技艺等历史文化遗产的保护和利用，发掘所蕴含的爱国主义精神，推进文化和旅游深度融合发展，引导公民在游览观光中领略壮美河山，感受悠久历史和灿烂文化，激发爱国热情。

　　第二十六条　爱国主义教育基地应当加强内容建设，丰富展览展示方式，打造精品陈列，为国家机关、企业事业单位、社会组织、公民开展爱国主义教育活动和参观学习提供便利服务，发挥爱国主义教育功能。

　　各类博物馆、纪念馆、图书馆、科技馆、文化馆、美术馆、新时代文明实践中心等，应当充分利用自身资源和优势，通过宣传展示、体验实践等方式，开展爱国主义教育活动。

　　第二十七条　国家通过功勋荣誉表彰制度，褒奖在强国建设、民族复兴中做出突出贡献的人士，弘扬以爱国主义为核心的民族精神和以改革创新为核心的时代精神。

　　第二十八条　在中国人民抗日战争胜利纪念日、烈士纪念日、南京大屠杀死难者国家公祭日和其他重要纪念日，县级以上人民政府应当组织开展纪念活动，举行敬献花篮、瞻仰纪念设施、祭扫烈士墓、公祭等纪念仪式。

　　第二十九条　在春节、元宵节、清明节、端午节、中秋节和元旦、国际妇女节、国际劳动节、青年节、国际儿童节、中国农民丰收节及其他重要节日，组织开展各具特色的民俗文化活动、纪念庆祝活动，增进家国情怀。

　　第三十条　组织举办重大庆祝、纪念活动和大型文化体育活动、展览会，应当依法举行庄严、隆重的升挂国旗、奏唱国歌仪式。

　　依法公开举行宪法宣誓、军人和预备役人员服役宣誓等仪式时，应当在宣誓场所悬挂国旗、奏唱国歌，誓词应当体现爱国主义精神。

　　第三十一条　广播电台、电视台、报刊出版单位等应当创新宣传报道方式，通过制作、播放、刊登爱国主义题材的优秀作品，开设专题专栏，加强新闻报道，发布公益广告等方式，生动讲好爱国故事，弘扬爱国主义精神。

　　第三十二条　网络信息服务提供者应当加强网络爱国主义教育内容建设，制作、传播体现爱国主义精神的网络信息和作品，开发、运用新平台新技术新产品，生动开展网上爱国主义教育活动。

第四章　支持保障

　　第三十三条　国家鼓励和支持企业事业单位、社会组织和公民依法开展爱国主义教育活动。

　　国家支持开展爱国主义教育理论研究，加强多层次专业人才的教育和培训。

　　对在爱国主义教育工作中做出突出贡献的单位和个人，按照国家有关规定给予表彰和奖励。

　　第三十四条　中央爱国主义教育主管部门建立健全爱国主义教育基地的认定、保护、管理制度，制定爱国主义教育基地保护利用规划，加强对爱国主义教育基地保护、管理、利用的指导和监督。

　　各级人民政府应当加强对爱国主义教育基地的规划、建设和管理，完善免费开放制度和保障机制。

　　第三十五条　国家鼓励和支持创作爱国主义题材的文学、影视、音乐、舞蹈、戏剧、美术、书法等文艺作品，在优秀文艺作品评选、表彰、展览、展演时突出爱国主义导向。

　　第三十六条　国家鼓励和支持出版体现爱国主义精神的优秀课外读物，鼓励和支持开发体现爱国主义精神的面向青少年和儿童的动漫、音视频产品等。

　　第三十七条　任何公民和组织都应当弘扬爱国主义精神，自觉维护国家安全、荣誉和利益，不得有下列行为：

　　（一）侮辱国旗、国歌、国徽或者其他有损国旗、国歌、国徽尊严的行为；

　　（二）歪曲、丑化、亵渎、否定英雄烈士事迹和精神；

　　（三）宣扬、美化、否认侵略战争、侵略行为和屠杀惨案；

　　（四）侵占、破坏、污损爱国主义教育设施；

　　（五）法律、行政法规禁止的其他行为。

　　第三十八条　教育、文化和旅游、退役军人事务、新闻出版、广播电视、电影、网信、文物等部门应当按照法定职责，对违反本法第三十七条规定的行为及时予以制止，造成不良社会影响的，应当责令及时消除影响，并依照有关法律、行政法规的规定予以处罚。构成违反治安管理行为的，依法给予治安管理处罚；构成犯罪的，依法追究刑事责任。

　　第三十九条　负有爱国主义教育职责的部门、单位不依法履行爱国主义教育职责的，对负有责任的领导人员和直接责任人员，依法给予处分。

第五章　附　　则

　　第四十条　本法自2024年1月1日起施行。

编 辑： 刘冬

 

 Patriotism Education Law of the People's Republic of China
(Adopted at the sixth meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress on October 24, 2023)

Source: National People's Congress of China Browse font size: Large Medium Small October 24, 2023 20:29
  Table of contents

Chapter 1 General Provisions
Chapter 2 Responsibilities and Tasks
Chapter 3 Implementation Measures
Chapter 4 Support and Guarantee
Chapter 5 Supplementary Provisions
Chapter 1 General Provisions

 

Article 1: This law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution in order to strengthen patriotism education in the new era, inherit and carry forward the spirit of patriotism, and gather the powerful force to comprehensively build a modern socialist country and comprehensively promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
 

Article 2: China is one of the countries with the longest history in the world. People of all ethnic groups in China have jointly created a glorious culture and a unified multi-ethnic country. The state carries out patriotic education among all people, cultivates and enhances feelings for the Chinese nation and the great motherland, inherits the national spirit, enhances national concepts, strengthens and unites all patriotic forces, and makes patriotism become the firm belief, spiritual strength and strength of all people. Act consciously.
 

Article 3 Patriotic education should hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics and adhere to the guidance of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thought of "Three Represents", the Scientific Outlook on Development, and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Adhere to the unity of patriotism, love for the Party, and love for socialism, focus on safeguarding national unity and ethnic unity, and take building a modern and powerful socialist country in an all-round way and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation as a distinct theme.
 

Article 4: Patriotic education adheres to the leadership of the Communist Party of China and improves the work pattern of unified leadership, joint management, participation of all parties, and joint advancement.
Article 5: Patriotism education should adhere to ideological guidance, cultural cultivation, educational guidance, and practical cultivation, have a clear theme, be integrated into daily life, adapt measures to local conditions, and focus on actual results.
 

Article 6 The main contents of patriotic education are:

(1) Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thought of "Three Represents", Scientific Outlook on Development, and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era;
(2) The history of the Communist Party of China, the history of New China, the history of reform and opening up, the history of socialist development, and the history of the development of the Chinese nation;
(3) The socialist system with Chinese characteristics, the major achievements, historical experience and vivid practice of the Communist Party of China leading the people in united struggle;
(4) China’s excellent traditional culture, revolutionary culture, and advanced socialist culture;
(5) National symbols and signs such as the national flag, national anthem, and national emblem;
(6) The magnificent rivers and mountains and historical and cultural heritage of the motherland;
(7) Constitution and laws, awareness and concepts of national unity and ethnic unity, national security and national defense, etc.;
(8) The deeds of heroes, martyrs and advanced model figures and the national spirit and spirit of the times they embody;
(9) Other content rich in patriotic spirit.

 

Article 7: The state carries out education to build a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, promotes exchanges, exchanges and integration among all ethnic groups, enhances identification with the great motherland, the Chinese nation, Chinese culture, the Communist Party of China and socialism with Chinese characteristics, and builds a shared spiritual home for the Chinese nation.
 

Article 8: Patriotism education should persist in inheriting and developing China’s excellent traditional culture, promote core socialist values, promote the construction of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics, strengthen cultural confidence, and build modern civilization of the Chinese nation.
 

Article 9 Patriotism education should combine the promotion of the spirit of patriotism with the expansion of opening up to the outside world, adhere to rationality, tolerance, and openness, respect the historical characteristics and cultural traditions of various countries, and learn from and absorb all the outstanding achievements of human civilization.
 

Article 10: On the National Day of the People's Republic of China on October 1 every year, the state and all aspects of society hold various forms of celebration activities to focus on patriotic education.
 

Chapter 2 Responsibilities and Tasks
 

Article 11: The central department in charge of patriotic education is responsible for the guidance, supervision, overall planning and coordination of patriotic education work nationwide.
Various departments of the central government and state agencies organize and carry out patriotic education work within their respective scope of responsibilities.
 

Article 12: Local patriotic education authorities are responsible for the guidance, supervision, overall planning and coordination of patriotic education work in their respective regions.
The education administrative departments of local people's governments at or above the county level should strengthen the organization, coordination, guidance and supervision of patriotic education in schools. Local culture and tourism, press and publication, radio and television, film, Internet information, cultural relics and other relevant departments and other relevant departments at or above the county level should carry out patriotic education work within the scope of their respective responsibilities.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army and the Chinese People's Armed Police Force carry out patriotic education work in accordance with this Law and the relevant provisions of the Central Military Commission, and make full use of their own resources to carry out patriotic education for the society.
 

Article 13 Trade unions, Communist Youth League, Women's Federation, Federation of Industry and Commerce, Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Writers Association, Association of Science and Technology, Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, Taiwan Compatriots Association, Federation of Disabled Persons, Youth Federation Associations and other mass organizations should give full play to their respective advantages and carry out patriotic education for the fields and groups with which they are connected.
 

Article 14 The state adopts various forms to carry out publicity and education on the rule of law, national security and national defense education, enhance citizens’ awareness of the rule of law, national security and national defense concepts, and guide citizens to consciously fulfill their duties of safeguarding national unity and national unity, and safeguarding national security, honor and interests. obligations.
 

Article 15: The state incorporates patriotic education into the national education system. Schools at all levels and types should integrate patriotic education throughout the entire process of school education, run and teach ideological and political theory courses well, and integrate patriotic education content into various subjects and teaching materials.
Schools of all types and types and other educational institutions at all levels should establish a linkage mechanism for courses related to patriotism education in accordance with national regulations, determine the key contents of patriotism education based on the characteristics of students of all ages, adopt rich and appropriate teaching methods, and enhance the targeting of patriotism education. Sexuality, systemicity, affinity, and infectiousness.
 

Article 16 Schools at all levels and types should combine classroom teaching with extracurricular practice and experience, integrate patriotic education content into the construction of campus culture and various school theme activities, organize students to visit patriotic education bases and other venues and facilities, and participate in patriotic activities. Socialist education off-campus practical activities.
 

Article 17 Parents or other guardians of minors should integrate love for the motherland into family education, support and cooperate with schools in carrying out patriotic education and teaching activities, and guide and encourage minors to participate in patriotic education and social activities.
 

Article 18: State agencies should strengthen patriotism education for public officials, and give full play to the exemplary and leading role of public officials in being loyal to the country, contributing to the country, safeguarding national unity, promoting national unity, and safeguarding national security, honor and interests.
 

Article 19 Enterprises and institutions shall include patriotic education in their own unit’s education plan, vigorously promote the spirit of model workers, labor spirit, and craftsman spirit, and carry out patriotic education in conjunction with business management, business training, culture and sports and other activities.
Public institutions such as education, science and technology, culture, health, and sports should vigorously promote the spirit of scientists and professionalism, publicize and cultivate the patriotic emotions and behaviors of intellectuals, professional and technical personnel, athletes, etc. who have the motherland in mind, serve the people, and win glory for the country.
 

Article 20 Grassroots people's governments and grassroots mass autonomous organizations shall integrate patriotism education into socialist spiritual civilization construction activities, embody the spirit of patriotism in citizens' covenants and village rules and regulations, and encourage and support the development of patriotism-themed activities. Mass cultural, sports and other activities.
 

Article 21 Industry associations, chambers of commerce and other social groups should embody the spirit of patriotism in their articles of association and industry norms, carry out patriotism education based on the characteristics of the group’s industry, cultivate members’ patriotic enthusiasm and social responsibility, and give full play to the public figures among their members and the exemplary role of socially influential people.
 

Article 22 The state encourages and supports religious groups, religious schools, and religious activity venues to carry out patriotic education, enhance the national awareness, civic awareness, rule of law awareness and patriotic sentiments of religious clergy and religious believers, and guide religion and socialism Socially adaptable.
 

Article 23: The state takes measures to carry out historical and cultural education and "one country, two systems" practical education, enhance the patriotic spirit of compatriots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region, and consciously safeguard national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
The state strengthens publicity and education on the principles and policies for promoting the reunification of the motherland, enhances the understanding of the entire Chinese people, including Taiwan compatriots, of their sacred responsibility to complete the great cause of the reunification of the motherland, protects the rights and interests of Taiwan compatriots in accordance with the law, resolutely opposes "Taiwan independence" separatist acts, and safeguards fundamental interests of the Chinese nation.
The state strengthens exchanges with overseas Chinese, protects their rights and provides services, enhances the patriotism of overseas Chinese, and promotes patriotic traditions.
 

Chapter 3 Implementation Measures
 

Article 24 The central and provincial-level patriotic education authorities shall strengthen the overall planning of patriotic education work, guide and promote relevant departments and units to innovate patriotic education methods, make full use of various patriotic education resources and platform carriers, and promote patriotism. Socialist education is effectively implemented.
 

Article 25 People’s governments at or above the county level shall strengthen the protection, management and utilization of red resources, discover red resources with historical value and commemorative significance, promote the construction of red tourism integrated development demonstration areas, give full play to the educational function of red resources, and inherit patriotism spirit of doctrine.
The culture and tourism, housing and urban-rural development, cultural relics and other departments of the people's governments at or above the county level should strengthen the protection and utilization of historical and cultural heritage such as cultural relics, traditional villages, and traditional skills, explore the patriotic spirit contained in them, and promote the deep integration of culture and tourism Development, guide citizens to appreciate the magnificent rivers and mountains, feel the long history and splendid culture during sightseeing, and inspire patriotic enthusiasm.
 

Article 26 Patriotic education bases should strengthen content construction, enrich exhibition display methods, create high-quality displays, provide convenient services for state agencies, enterprises and institutions, social organizations, and citizens to carry out patriotic education activities and visit and study, and give full play to patriotism. Educational function.
Various museums, memorial halls, libraries, science and technology centers, cultural centers, art galleries, new era civilization practice centers, etc. should make full use of their own resources and advantages to carry out patriotic education activities through publicity and display, experience and practice, etc.
 

Article 27: Through the commendation system for meritorious service and honor, the state commends individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the construction of a strong country and national rejuvenation, and promotes the national spirit with patriotism as the core and the spirit of the times with reform and innovation as the core.
 

Article 28 On the Victory Day of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Martyrs’ Day, National Memorial Day for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre and other important anniversaries, people’s governments at or above the county level shall organize commemorative activities, hold flower baskets, and pay homage to memorial facilities. , memorial ceremonies such as sweeping martyrs’ tombs and public sacrifices.
 

 Article 29 During the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and New Year's Day, International Women's Day, International Labor Day, Youth Day, International Children's Day, Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival and other important festivals, organize and carry out various activities Unique folk cultural activities and commemorative celebrations enhance the feelings of family and country.
 

Article 30 When organizing major celebrations, commemorative activities, large-scale cultural and sports activities, and exhibitions, a solemn and grand ceremony of raising the national flag and playing and singing the national anthem shall be held in accordance with the law.
When ceremonies such as the swearing-in of the Constitution and the oath-taking of service by soldiers and reservists are held in public in accordance with the law, the national flag should be hoisted and the national anthem should be played and sung at the oath-taking place, and the oath should reflect the spirit of patriotism.
 

Article 31 Radio stations, television stations, newspapers and periodical publishing units, etc. shall innovate the methods of publicity and reporting, and vividly tell the story through the production, broadcast, and publication of excellent works on patriotic themes, opening special columns, strengthening news reports, and publishing public service advertisements. Patriotic stories to promote the spirit of patriotism.
 

Article 32: Internet information service providers should strengthen the construction of online patriotism education content, produce and disseminate online information and works that embody the spirit of patriotism, develop and use new platforms, new technologies and new products, and vividly carry out online patriotism education activities.
 

Chapter 4 Support and Guarantee
 

Article 33: The state encourages and supports enterprises, institutions, social organizations and citizens to carry out patriotic education activities in accordance with the law.
The state supports the development of theoretical research on patriotism education and strengthens the education and training of multi-level professional talents.
Units and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to patriotism education shall be commended and rewarded in accordance with relevant national regulations.
 

Article 34: The central department in charge of patriotism education shall establish and improve the identification, protection, and management system of patriotic education bases, formulate plans for the protection and utilization of patriotic education bases, and strengthen guidance and supervision on the protection, management, and utilization of patriotic education bases.
People's governments at all levels should strengthen the planning, construction and management of patriotic education bases, and improve the free and open system and guarantee mechanisms.
 

Article 35: The state encourages and supports the creation of literature, film and television, music, dance, drama, fine arts, calligraphy and other literary and artistic works with patriotic themes, and highlights the orientation of patriotism in the selection, commendation, exhibition and performance of outstanding literary and artistic works.
 

Article 36: The state encourages and supports the publication of excellent extracurricular reading materials that embody the spirit of patriotism, and encourages and supports the development of animation, audio and video products for teenagers and children that embody the spirit of patriotism.
 

Article 37: Any citizen or organization should carry forward the spirit of patriotism, consciously safeguard national security, honor and interests, and shall not engage in the following behaviors:
(1) Insulting the national flag, national anthem, and national emblem or other behavior that damages the dignity of the national flag, national anthem, and national emblem;
(2) Distort, vilify, blaspheme, or deny the deeds and spirit of heroes and martyrs;
(3) Promote, beautify, and deny aggressive wars, acts of aggression, and massacres;
(4) Occupying, destroying, or defacing patriotic education facilities;
(5) Other behaviors prohibited by laws and administrative regulations.
 

Article 38 Departments such as education, culture and tourism, retired military affairs, press and publication, radio and television, film, Internet information, cultural relics and other departments shall promptly stop violations of the provisions of Article 37 of this Law in accordance with their statutory duties. Those who cause adverse social impacts shall be ordered to promptly eliminate the impacts and be punished in accordance with relevant laws and administrative regulations. If a violation of public security management is constituted, public security management penalties shall be imposed in accordance with the law; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued in accordance with the law.
 

Article 39: If departments or units with patriotic education responsibilities fail to perform their patriotic education responsibilities in accordance with the law, the responsible leaders and directly responsible personnel shall be punished in accordance with the law.
Chapter 5 Supplementary Provisions
Article 40 This law shall come into effect on January 1, 2024.
Editor: Liu Dong