China's amended education law instills hostility towards foreigners from elementary school

China plans to amend its National Defense Education Law to incorporate patriotism and national defense awareness beginning in primary schools. The revision aims to establish a comprehensive national defense education system that spans all levels of education. Analysts suggest that President Xi Jinping's move to introduce military and ideological work into campuses is an effort to stabilize his power amidst domestic and international challenges. However, concerns were raised that this could lead to a negative perception of the outside world and foster hostility and prejudice among the younger generation.