China Passes Ethnic Unity Law to Advance Xi's Assimilation Push.

The article focuses on China’s adoption of the Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress law, which formalizes President Xi Jinping’s efforts to assimilate ethnic minorities and reduce their autonomy. The law emphasizes the use of Mandarin Chinese in education, restricts foreign interference in ethnic affairs, and aims to strengthen national unity and social stability, particularly in regions like Tibet and Xinjiang. Critics argue the law may further restrict educational and religious freedoms and legitimize ongoing human rights abuses against minorities, while Chinese state media claim it protects ethnic languages and rights. The legislation reflects Xi’s broader strategy to integrate minority regions more closely with the Han majority and consolidate central control. [Extracted from the article]