Why is there growing concern about China's new ethnic unity law?

China's new "ethnic unity law" that came into effect on July 1 has given the government broader powers to protect ethnic unity. Article 63 of the law allows it to take action against individuals or organizations abroad. It also emphasizes the teaching of Mandarin rather than minority languages. Human rights groups fear that the law could be used to further control minority culture and dissent.
2026-07-02 03:00:00