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What’s China’s new ethnic unity law, and what does it mean for minorities?

Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2026, 12:52 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Critics say it could hasten forced assimilation, lead to targeting of critics outside China. Beijing rejects charges.

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