Is China’s ethnic unity law promoting assimilation?

Beijing’s new ethnic unity law has come into effect, reinforcing Mandarin as the primary language for education, official affairs, and public spaces throughout China. The government asserts that the law promotes social cohesion and counters separatism, benefiting all citizens. However, activists argue it undermines the rights of ethnic minorities like Uighurs and Tibetans and raises concerns about extraterritorial enforcement against law violators abroad. Taiwan has echoed these worries, suggesting potential repercussions for critics of Beijing.

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