China’s draft ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law seek to expand assimilation drive

7 months ago

Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 29: A newly proposed law in China has sparked alarm among rights groups, who warn it will entrench repression of minorities, accelerate forced assimilation, and expand Beijing’s ideological control beyond its borders.

The 62-article draft Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, submitted to the National People’s Congress on September 8, outlines sweeping measures to consolidate Communist Party author...

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