China to 'vaccinate' kids against corruption
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2005-07-29 15:50

China plans to 'vaccinate' the younger generation against the evil of corruption by teaching a new class, as part of the on-going nationwide anti-corruption campaign, reported the Oriental Outlook Weekly.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has launched the campaign in some big cities and provinces like Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Zhejiang, Hubei and Shaanxi, in the second half of this year.

This month, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Youth League also issued a circular to kick off a nationwide drive of same kind.

It reminds people of Deng Xiaoping's slogan of "To Begin with Children," when the late leader gave his advice on the development of soccer in China.

The new education program is aimed at protecting the young from the "bad influence" of certain corruptive concepts and phenomena from the West, says a document from the MOE. "It is of vital importance for students of all levels to bear anti-corruption in mind and fight against corruption," it says.

"The profound changes in international and domestic situation have exposed young students to the surrounding corruptive concepts and phenomena," the document says.

Some, however, have challenged officials about the source of corruption. "The changing situation is not key to the corruption problem. The essence of corruption lies in the answer to the question: 'Who' has been corrupt deeds and set a bad example for young students?" Guo Songmin, a writer, was quoted as saying.

Corruption in the educational field, such as illegal charges byschools, has had a negative impact on the younger generation, Guo added.

"I have read so many reports that an elementary school pupil bribed his classmates in elections to be a monitor. I call it a typical bud of corruption," Cheng Wenhao, a teacher with Tsinghua University. He is in favor of an anti-corruption education for young students, calling them "very necessary."

The All-China Women's Federation also launched a program calling on all families to render a helping hand in the fight against corruption early this year.

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