China recalls elementary school textbooks because the illustrations are said to be pornographic

Chinese children read textbooks during class – Photo: XINHUA

The People’s Education Publishing House (PEP) on May 26 issued a statement promising to redesign the illustrations, after their textbooks became the most discussed topic on the online platform. China’s Weibo social network.

By 11:38 a.m. on May 27 (Beijing time), a topic code (hashtag) related to this topic had received 2.2 billion views, according to the news agency. Bloomberg.

The drawings in this textbook have caused a stir on social media. Many people decry the ugly faces of the children in the picture with their small eyes wide open. Some have even accused the book’s depiction of children of being racist.

Others posted illustrations from textbooks in which boys appeared with outlines around male genitalia on their pants, accusing it of pornography.

Some have even accused the illustration of children wearing clothes with stars and stripes as being pro-American. One user wrote: “There are definitely traitors lurking somewhere. Pro-American elements have infiltrated our education system.”

The People’s Education Publishing House says it has begun redoing the illustrations.

“We sincerely welcome good opinions and suggestions from all walks of life,” the publisher said in the statement.