Chinese Ethnic Groups

China moves to pass sweeping ethnic unity law

China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritise use of Mandarin language

BEIJING, March 12 (Reuters) - China passed a law on a "shared" national identity among the country's 55 ethnic minority groups on Thursday, a move critics say will further erode the identity of people who are not majority Han Chinese and risk making anyone challenging that "unity" a separatist punishable by law.

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China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation

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China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin

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China takes another step toward Mandarin supremacy

Beijing says the law will foster ethnic unity. Critics say it formalizes practices that suppress minority groups.

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CPPCC member says multi-ethnic community connects people, fosters bonds

In a multi-ethnic community where people live and work together, the community connects people of all ethnic groups with ...

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China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritises use of Mandarin language

(Refiles story from March 12 to fix typo in headline) BEIJING, March 12 (Reuters) - China passed a law on a "shared" national identity among the country's 55 ethnic minority groups on Thursday, a move ...

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