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China's New 'Ethnic Unity' Law Is Now in Force — And Rights Groups Are Alarmed
The Guardian·Saturday, 4 July 2026
China's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress came into effect despite warnings from Taiwan, the United Nations, and human rights groups. Critics say the law will further erode the rights of Uyghurs and Tibetans, and could also allow Beijing to pursue dissidents living abroad. The law aims to forge what the article describes as a 'shared community' identity.
Why It Matters
This law directly affects Tibetans, whose situation is closely watched in India given the Tibetan community in exile and India's complex relationship with China.
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