China's new ethnic minority law emphasizes Mandarin use and promotes national unity, raising concerns over minority identity erosion.

China has recently approved a new ethnic unity law, aiming to advance Xi Jinping’s assimilation agenda and integrate national unity among the country’s 55 ethnic minorities. The law...

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A newly enacted Chinese law aimed at promoting "ethnic unity" has triggered sharp criticism from the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), which warns that the legislation could deepen repression against ethnic minorities, including Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Southern Mongolians. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress was approved during the Chinese Communist Party's annual parliamentary session. World News | China's Ethnic Unity Law Draws Global Rights Criticism.