China Moves to Police Its History With New Law

As President Xi entrenches Communist Party rule, new law is set to mandate honoring its heroes and martyrs

BEIJING—Eight decades after his grandfather was killed during the Chinese civil war, Fang Huaqing is fighting to defend his legacy as a Communist hero.

Mr. Fang has filed legal complaints against online critics of his ancestor’s record over the past year. His campaign is set for a boost on Friday.

China’s legislature is set to pass a new law...