China’s ethnic unity law denounced as ‘forced assimilation’ by rights groups
China's ethnic unity law took effect Wednesday, prompting condemnation from rights groups who label it as forced assimilation. Critics argue it threatens the rights of Uyghurs and Tibetans by enforcing ideological compliance with the CCP, and may allow China to pursue dissidents abroad. Amnesty International warned the law institutionalizes policies that degrade minority cultures and freedoms.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 01:17 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 01:30 UTC
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