“The National Security Ordinance has built a 'security wall' in Hong Kong, facilitated the transition from 'chaos to governance', and strengthened the 'protective wall' to provide security to society,” the script says.
Education Minister Christine Choi Yuk-lin previously told the Post that students should learn about the Article 23 Act, but details of the crime need not be included in school curricula.
The script said this year marks the 10th anniversary of President Xi's comprehensive approach to national security, and the city fulfilled its constitutional responsibility by passing the law.
The overall view is part of an ideology introduced in 2014 that covers a wide range of security issues, from politics and military to technology, cyberspace, outer space and biosecurity.
“Security is a prerequisite for stability, and stability paves the way to prosperity. Today, on this momentous day, students are taking action to protect national security and are committed and globally minded. , we hope to become a new generation with a love for the country and the city,” the script reads.
The circular asked schools to organize relevant activities to create a positive atmosphere among students.
The department also asked teachers to explain to students the wide range of national security concerns outlined by the country. In this circular, students are suggested to choose one of her 20 focuses and share how it helps protect national security in their daily lives.
The document uses food as an example, along with financial, data and artificial intelligence security, saying: [country’s] The goal is to achieve basic food self-sufficiency without dependence on imports or foreign export controls.
“Hong Kong and the mainland are interdependent. Our entire food supply mainly depends on imported food, and the mainland is the most important source of food supply.”
Chinese Communist Party says national security is 'just part' of new Hong Kong themes
Chinese Communist Party says national security is 'just part' of new Hong Kong themes
It was also suggested that schools play videos on topics such as food security, quantum technology and the story behind the national anthem during morning assembly.
Education Minister Choi earlier said that the detailed contents of the newly passed domestic national security law are not relevant to teaching in schools.
“Our students are not law majors. There are many existing laws that we would not have enacted. [the curriculum] …When it comes to sedition and sabotage, those have little to do with children's learning,” she said.
