Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the critical importance of fostering intellectual and moral development among minors, declaring it a fundamental strategic priority for the nation’s future. In a significant directive, President Xi called for coordinated efforts across society to establish environments conducive to the healthy development of young people.
The comprehensive approach underscores the sustained attention given to youth development since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012. President Xi highlighted the substantial progress achieved through various implemented measures while outlining the path forward on this new developmental journey.
Central to this initiative is the persistent application of the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to shape young minds. The strategy emphasizes strengthening collaborative mechanisms involving educational institutions, family units, and broader societal structures. This integrated approach aims to guide minors toward embracing lofty ideals, embodying core socialist values, and cultivating strong moral character and behavior patterns.
The ultimate objective focuses on nurturing a new generation comprehensively developed in moral, intellectual, physical, and aesthetic dimensions, instilled with a diligent spirit capable of fully advancing socialist construction and perpetuating the socialist cause.
President Xi urged Party committees, governmental entities at all levels, and relevant departments and organizations to synergize their efforts in creating optimal social conditions for minors’ healthy development. These directives were formally communicated during a symposium on intellectual and moral development work convened in Beijing, attended by senior Party officials including Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau, and Li Shulei, head of the CPC Central Committee Publicity Department, who presided over the proceedings.