China's new Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law came into force on July 1, strengthening Beijing's push for ethnic minorities to integrate under a unified Chinese national identity, reported by CNN.
The law requires schools and government institutions to prioritize Mandarin Chinese and promote loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party, while parents are expected to teach children to support the party and the nation.
CNN said rights groups and United Nations human rights experts have warned the law could undermine the cultural, linguistic and religious freedoms of Tibetans, Uyghurs and other minority communities.
Critics also argue the measure could expand China's efforts to silence activists, researchers and diaspora groups overseas, while Beijing maintains the law protects national security and the rights of all ethnic groups.
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