Moulding Minds and National Identity in Building a New Era for One China

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has taken a transformative step with the implementation of the Patriotic Education Law (PEL) on January 1, 2024, which aims to fortify the nation’s identity by promoting core philosophical, traditional culture, and socialist values, fostering social cohesion. PEL, comprising five chapters and 40 articles, aims to bolster patriotic education in China. It underscores cultivating and strengthening the Chinese attachment to the motherland, focusing on investing in patriotism and fostering strong beliefs, spiritual strength, and conscious actions among citizens. The law seeks to consolidate patriotic forces under the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) leadership, fostering a collective sense of national identity.