Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1905, Betty Allan, Australian statistician and biometrician (died 1952) was born. In 1921, The Red Army captures Mongolia from the White Army and establishes the Mongolian People's Republic. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2009, Ji Xianlin, Chinese linguist and paleographer (born 1911) passed away. In 2017, Jim Wong-Chu, Canadian poet (born 1949) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
China Moves on Taiwan – Ethnic Unity Law
China has now openly declared that it believes it has the legal right to pursue people beyond its own borders under its new Ethnic Unity Law, which takes effect on July 1. Beijing insists the law is “legitimate, lawful, necessary, and feasible,” and argues that every nation has the right to suppress separatism. The legislation []
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Vision Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Taiwan Officials Warn CCP’s New Ethnic Unity Law ‘Legalizes Transnational Repression’
China’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law officially came into effect on July 1. Taiwanese national security officials say the legislation is the world’s first law to institutionalize what they describe as transnational repression through domestic legislation. According to officials, the law not only closely links “ethnic unity” with national security and political loyalty, but []
The Tribune
· Jul 6, 2026
China’s ethnic unity law raises fear of expanded global crackdown on dissent
According to The Taipei Times, the law requires all Chinese citizens to safeguard national unity and states that individuals or organisations anywhere in the world could face legal consequences for actions deemed to undermine ethnic unity or encourage separatism.
China Global Television Network
· Jul 1, 2026
Xi Jinping says resolving Taiwan question is a historic mission of CPC
Resolving the Taiwan question and realizing China's complete reunification is a historic mission and an unshakable commitment of the Communist Party of China, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.
NDTV
· Jul 5, 2026
China's New Ethnic Unity Law Raises Alarm Over Overseas Crackdown
The law legally consolidates President Xi Jinping's constant efforts to establish a national identity and promote the idea of a single Chinese nation.
Wall Street Journal
· Jul 3, 2026
Tibet-Born Man Dies Outside U.N. After Appearing to Set Himself on Fire
The incident occurred a day after China put in force a law viewed as the culmination of a long-running campaign to assimilate the country’s ethnic minorities.
ING Think
· Jul 9, 2026
3 key questions for China’s second half of 2026
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Related coverage for "China Moves on Taiwan – Ethnic Unity Law": Vision Times — Taiwan Officials Warn CCP’s New Ethnic Unity Law ‘Legalizes Transnational Repression’. The Tribune — China’s ethnic unity law raises fear of expanded global crackdown on dissent. China Global Television Network — Xi Jinping says resolving Taiwan question is a historic mission of CPC. NDTV — China's New Ethnic Unity Law Raises Alarm Over Overseas Crackdown. Wall Street Journal — Tibet-Born Man Dies Outside U.N. After Appearing to Set Himself on Fire. ING Think — 3 key questions for China’s second half of 2026