The law, which Beijing says applies outside of China, has renewed international criticism over the handling of minorities ...

China's new ethnic unity law sparks international criticism for potentially threatening minority rights and freedoms amid ...

Critics say it could hasten forced assimilation, lead to targeting of critics outside China. Beijing rejects charges.

Rights groups say the law could shrink the space for minority languages in schools, public institutions and online platforms.

For years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pushed ethnic minority groups like Tibetans and Uyghurs to adopt an identity rooted ...

China’s new Ethnic Unity Law has sparked global concern, with critics warning it could impact minority rights and freedoms ...

The law aims to forge a 'shared' national identity among ethnic groups, including by strengthening Mandarin's status as the ...

The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress strengthens the status of Mandarin as the official language and, according to Beijing, seeks to build social cohesion and prevent separatism and terroris ...

The law aims to strengthen what Beijing calls a “shared Chinese national identity” among the country's 56 officially recognised ethnic groups. A contentious provision allows China to hold individuals ...