Youth students are a key force in the construction of a socialist modernized country, and constitutional education is crucial for them. Since 2016, the National Youth Rule of Law Education Center of Beijing Foreign Studies University, under the guidance of the Ministry of Education, has held a series of national student activities called "Learning and Speaking about the Constitution" for seven consecutive years. The activities include online learning of the Constitution, the "Constitutional Defender" action plan, speech competitions, and knowledge contests, aiming to deepen young people's understanding of the Constitution and cultivate their loyalty to the Party and the country. In 2022, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the promulgation of the Constitution and learn from the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the event reviewed the achievements of the 7th session, demonstrated the effectiveness of youth constitutional learning, and summarized the experience of constitutional learning, publicity, and education.

1、 Overall situation of the 7th National Student "Study Constitution and Speak Constitution" Activity

In November 2022, the national finals of the 7th National Student "Study Constitution and Speak Constitution" activity were held online in Beijing, covering four groups from primary schools to universities. 283 contestants from 31 provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions participated in the competition, showcasing their knowledge of the Constitution and the spirit of the rule of law through speeches and knowledge contests. The activity has achieved full coverage, with nearly 162 million students being awarded the title of "Constitutional Defender" on the Legal Education Network, and over 7.5 billion visits. The participation rate of students in Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is 96.8%, with over 80% in many places. The practical activities received more than 1100 news articles and over 1000 videos, and the completion of legal tasks reached a historical high of 290 million people.

2、 The overall effectiveness of constitutional learning among young students in China

Introduced the overall effectiveness of constitutional education for young students in China. Through years of exploration and practice, the education system has launched a series of youth constitutional learning activities with rich content and diverse forms, using the national student "Learn Constitution and Speak Constitution" series as the starting point, innovating methods and approaches. The total number of students participating nationwide and the number of participants in each academic stage have steadily increased, from over 8 million in 2017 to nearly 162 million in 2022. The number of online learners on the Law Popularization Network has also increased from 200 million in 2017 to 7.5 billion in 2022. The number and participation rate of students in various provinces have steadily increased. The participation rate of students in Guangdong, Heilongjiang, Shandong, Chongqing, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and other places has exceeded 80%, with an average score of around 80 points. The national student "Learn Constitution and Speak Constitution" activity has become a high-quality brand and typical demonstration for the education system to carry out youth constitution education, and has received widespread attention and praise. The learning of the Constitution by adolescent students has shifted from memorization to internalization and externalization, and schools and teachers have also elevated the cultivation of constitutional education to the ideological level.

3、 The Development Experience of Constitution Learning, Propaganda and Education for Chinese Youth Students

The development experience of constitutional learning, propaganda and education for young students in China was emphasized, including five aspects: firstly, adhering to the Party's educational policy, guided by Xi Jinping's rule of law ideology, enhancing political standing, and serving the overall situation of the country. Secondly, with top-level design as the guide, policy documents will be issued to promote the study, publicity, and education of the Constitution among young people. Thirdly, utilizing new media such as the Law Popularization Network, innovating the content of constitutional learning, and providing targeted and effective educational services. Fourthly, establish a "four in one" constitutional learning, publicity, and education system through websites, bases, journals, events, and other means. Finally, strengthen teacher training, promote the normalization and institutionalization of constitutional and legal education, and ensure the effectiveness of work. Through these measures, the education system continuously promotes the study, publicity, and education of the constitution among young people, cultivates their awareness of the rule of law, and contributes to the construction of a rule of law society.