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China's Mandarin-Only Policy: Minority Languages Sidelined by 2026 Law
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News18
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05-03-2026, 19:15
China's Mandarin-Only Policy: Minority Languages Sidelined by 2026 Law
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China plans a major legal overhaul by March 2026 to prioritize Mandarin Chinese in education and public life.
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The revised Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress will make Mandarin the primary language in schools, universities, and official communication.
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Minority languages like Tibetan, Uyghur, and Mongolian will be reduced to optional subjects, no longer mediums of instruction.
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Critics view this as part of China's "Sinicization" agenda, aiming for cultural assimilation and eroding linguistic diversity.
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Mandarin's mandatory use will extend to digital platforms, online content, games, and internet communication from January 2026.
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