China’s “Ethnic Unity” Law: A Framework for Forced Assimilation
China’s new National Unity Law could mean greater repression for Tibetans and other minorities. It could also be used to prosecute foreigners for pro-Taiwan statements made abroad. Chinese police encircle Tibetans during a religious festival in Kumbum. Photo courtesy of Tibet.net. China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress was submitted to the National People’s Congress on September 8, 2025, passed by a vote of