China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation
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BEIJING (AP) — China adopted a sweeping law Thursday to promote what it calls “ethnic unity,” a measure that critics say would further erode the rights of some minority groups as authorities cement a push toward assimilation. The law, approved by the country’s ceremonial legislature, is designed to foster “a stronger sense of community among […]

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China is moving to approve a sweeping law to promote what it calls “ethnic unity,” a measure that critics say would further erode the rights of some minority groups as authorities cement a push toward assimilation.

Academics and observers say the new provision represents a setback for the identity of ethnic minorities because it mandates the use of Mandarin Chinese in compulsory education, among other things.

  • RandAlThor@lemmy.caOPEnglish
    18·
    1 day ago

    56 is by official Chinese count. There are many, MANY more. China doesn’t recognize them.

    • comador @lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      1 day ago

      And to think, all of them have to dump their ethnicity and adopt a Han one or ‘disappear’.