Xi's political ideology to be taught in Chinese schools

Beijing: President Xi Jinping's political ideology will soon be incorporated into the curriculum across China, a move analysts believe would solidify his image as a transformative leader and help in the rise of nationalism among the youth. Education Minister Chen Baosheng said the new ideology, unveiled at the start of the ruling Communist Party of China's national Congress would be incorporated into the curriculum across the country, South China Morning Post reported.

"[The thought will] go into textbooks, into classes, and into the brains [of students]," Chen said on the sidelines of the Congress. "We will design specific teaching methods that combine texts ... of various grades and subjects," he said. The formal title of 64-year-old Xi's ideology will be revealed when the Congress amends the party's Constitution

tomorrow. Communist Party delegates have backed calls for Xi's name to be added to the party s Constitution a move that would put him on a par with Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. The once-in-a-five-year Congress, besides endorsing Xi's second five year term and approve his ideological thought will also select a new set of leaders to work with him and Premier Li Keqiang. The new seven member Standing Committee headed by Xi which rules the country would be announced on October 25.