International Rights Groups Criticize China's Ethnic Unity Law
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China's 'Ethnic Unity' Law Draws Global Criticism, WUC Warns of Minority Repression
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News18•13-03-2026, 22:30
China's 'Ethnic Unity' Law Draws Global Criticism, WUC Warns of Minority Repression
•China's new "Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress" draws sharp criticism from the World Uyghur Congress (WUC).
•WUC warns the legislation could deepen repression and assimilation against ethnic minorities like Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Southern Mongolians.
•The law formally embeds assimilation policies, linking ethnic unity to national security and granting broad powers to penalize individuals.
•Critics fear the broadly defined language could criminalize cultural expression, religious activities, or criticism of government policies.
•Legislation promotes cross-regional population transfers, inter-ethnic marriages (especially with Han Chinese), and prioritizes Mandarin, eroding minority languages.
