China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas

China’s Ethnic Unity Law Mandates Mandarin and Extends Beijing’s Reach Abroad

China's ethnic unity law took effect Wednesday, mandating Mandarin instruction for 11 million Uyghurs, Tibetans and Mongolians while extending Beijing's legal reach to individuals abroad. Amnesty International called it forced assimilation; China says it promotes harmony.

What Beijing hopes to achieve with new ethnic unity law that targets people overseas

A new Chinese law that pledges to hold overseas individuals and organisations responsible for undermining ethnic unity is mainly intended to have a “deterrent effect”, according to analysts. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress was passed in March and is set to take effect next month, with Article 63 at the heart of the controversy about targeting people outside China. The law provides a new framework which analysts said was designed to counter Western ideological influence and provide...

Tibetan Activist Dies After Self-Immolation Near UN Headquarters In New York City

The incident came days after China enacted a new ethnic unity law on 1 July expanding Mandarin-language mandates in minority regions, which Tibetan activists have said deepens fears of cultural...

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 []

China's new ethnic unity law vague: MAC

Taipei, June 25 (CNA) Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday that China's new ethnic unity law, set to take effect on July 1, contains vaguely defined provisions, and that Beijing has done little to ease international concerns over its extraterritorial reach.

China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law

Beijing — For years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pushed ethnic minority groups like Tibetans and Uyghurs to adopt an identity rooted in Chinese nationality and allegiance to the ruling Communist Party. Now, that push has been codified into a sweeping new law that reaches into classrooms, neighborhoods and homes – and gives Beijing the right The post China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law appeared first on Egypt Independent.

China defends new ethnic unity law, set to take effect July 1, as in line with 'international practices'

New law targets organizations, individuals outside China engaging in acts that 'undermine ethnic solidarity and progress, or incite ethnic separatism'

China’s Ethnic Unity Law Sparks Concerns Over Extraterritorial Reach

A law passed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in March this year, the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, is set to take effect on July 1. Article 63, an “extraterritorial application” provision, extends the law to organizations and individuals outside China. Under the provision, overseas organizations or individuals deemed to have “undermined []

News24 | China says 'legitimate' to apply new ethnic unity law beyond its borders

China has the “legitimate” right to target people beyond its borders under a new “ethnic unity” law, a top judicial official said on Wednesday, after overseas rights advocates warned it could be used to further marginalise minority groups.

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.

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.

China Defends Widely Criticized ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law

With robots, publicity events and official speeches, China is mounting a propaganda effort to promote and defend a new “ethnic unity” law that critics say will further undermine the rights of Tibetans, Uyghurs and other minorities in the country. The law grants sweeping powers to Beijing to pursue groups and people overseas seen as undermining []

China's 'ethnic unity' law- a new tool to silence dissent? | DW News

China adopts a new law to protect ethnic unity. Critics say it could tighten control over minorities, and extend Beijing’s reach to people far beyond China’s borders. 0:00 What's behind the new law? 1:55 Elaine Pearce, Asia director, Human Rights Watch #dwcurrentaffairs #china For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

China Implements 'One Nation, One Language' Law Amid Concerns for Tibetans

The recent law in China promoting a single national language raises concerns among Tibetan communities in India about cultural preservation.

The CCP’s new ‘unity’ law turns China’s repression into a global threat

China's new ethnic unity law grants the CCP authority to target dissidents globally, threatening free speech from Washington to Tokyo with asset freezes.

Is China’s new ethnic unity law a step towards forced assimilation?

The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity.

Birthright Citizenship Is the Law of the Land

US Supreme Court holds children of illegals are Americans.

Birthright citizenship ruling hailed as victory by Wong Kim Ark's great-grandson

Birthright citizenship ruling hailed as victory by Wong Kim Ark's great-grandson

Chinese Foreign Ministry Confirms Detention of Japanese Nationals Over Smuggling Allegations

China's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that two Japanese nationals were detained in accordance with Chinese law over alleged smuggling-related violations. #china #japan #breakingnews #worldnews #asia #diplomacy #beijing #internationalnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Israel’s Ban on Civil Marriage: A Key Component of Apartheid, Critics Say

(NaturalNews) Israel Prohibits Civil Marriage, Only Religious Ceremonies AllowedIsrael is the only country in the world that does not allow civil marriage or secu...

The alarming split in the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling

The ruling was a revealing moment for the future of the court

Great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark praises Supreme Court ruling affirming birthright citizenship

The great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark, the Chinese American at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court case that established the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, called Tuesday’s ruling a victory for all Americans, saying it reaffirmed that precedent. “I don’t consider this stuff a personal victory,” Norman Wong told The Associated Press. “It’s an [] The post Great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark praises Supreme Court ruling affirming birthright citizenship appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Xi Jinping Just Made It a Crime to Be Taiwanese

China’s attack on Taiwan has already started – with the Ethnic Unity Law as a weapon.

Taiwanese Authorities Reportedly Raid Supermicro in Move That Could Signal Big Change For AI Chip Exporters

It's not against the law in Taiwan to export high-end chips to China. But it sounds like Taiwan will now enforce U.S. law.

Muslim personal law can't override child marriage law: Allahabad HC

Muslim personal law can't override child marriage law: Allahabad HC

In a hit low-budget film, Beijing sees a way to court Chinese communities abroad

“Dear You,” a Teochew-language family drama and migration story, has raised fraught questions of identity among some Chinese communities abroad.

Pemisahan kuasa peguam negara, pendakwa raya perlu seimbang

PERTUBUHAN Ikram Malaysia (Ikram) menyambut baik syor-syor Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas (JKPK) Parlimen berkaitan pelaksanaan pemisahan kuasa antara peguam negara dan pendakwa raya. Langkah ini merupakan satu anjakan penting bagi memastikan pindaan perlembagaan selaras dengan prinsip keadilan dan kedaulatan undang-undang. Matlamat utama pemisahan ini mestilah berteraskan usaha menjamin ketelusan dan integriti pendakwaan serta memastikan institusi ini ... Read more The post Pemisahan kuasa peguam negara, pendakwa raya perlu seimbang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

China Defends New Ethnic Unity Law After US and EU Raise Concerns

China on Friday rejected criticism from the United States and the European Union over its newly implemented Ethnic Unity Law, calling the allegations a “malicious smear” and accusing Western governments of interfering in its internal affairs. The law, which took effect on July 2, was passed in March as part of President Xi Jinping’s broader [] The post China Defends New Ethnic Unity Law After US and EU Raise Concerns appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

In Gift to Billionaires, Supreme Court Buys Vance’s Argument Against Post-Watergate Campaign Finance Rule

Editor’s Note: While many are celebrating the Supreme Court’s narrow victory preserving birthright citizenship, it is important not to lose sight of the broader picture. This was only one case, and one constitutional protection. The same Court continues to issue decisions that expand corporate power, weaken voting rights, erode protections for workers and immigrants, and []

Woman adopted 21 children from overseas, but people trafficking ruled out

Legislation going through Parliament will ensure international adoptions from some countries will have to go through the Family Court.

China implements law requiring minorities conform to CCP cultural, religious guidelines

Members of China’s 55 government-recognized ethnic minorities, which include the Uyghur and Tibetan peoples, make up just under 9 of the population.

Welcome to 'Xizang': China is quietly, permanently trying to erase Tibet

China is not merely policing dissent or curbing religious practice, but attempting something more permanent.