Rock ’n’ roll, internet are potential Western ‘colour revolution’ traps: Chinese textbook

Rock ’n’ roll, pop music and the internet are Western vices that can be used to sow the seeds of “colour revolution” among Chinese youth, according to China’s latest college textbook on national security.

The textbook, which was officially launched last week, represents the latest move from Beijing to strengthen ideological control and promote national security among young Chinese.

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The book, National Security Education Readier for College Students, will be used in the foundational course on national security education in universities, according to Community Party mouthpiece People’s Daily.

According to the book, university students must remain vigilant against Western popular culture and beware of “colour revolution” traps when surfing online.

“Colour revolution” is Beijing’s code for subversion instigated by Western powers, and their attempts to infiltrate various sectors of society and fuel unrest with the purpose of overthrowing the ruling establishment.

“The internet is a key channel of communication; popular culture like pop and rock music are often used as covers for [colour revolution],” the textbook warns.