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China says overseas entities undermining ethnic unity face legal liability under new July 1 law
Reuters··24 Jun
Reuters reported that the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress asserts pursuit of organisations and individuals abroad who commit acts creating ethnic separatism, mandating Mandarin as primary language in schools and government business.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Overseas critics of China may face new legal uncertainty.
- Travel and visa risks could rise after July 1.
- Ethnic policy debates may intensify internationally.
What's Happening
- China asserts right to target overseas actors.
- New ethnic unity law takes effect July 1.
- Mandarin is mandated for schools and government.
International Reaction
- Critics liken provisions to transnational repression.
- UN rights chief warned of religious freedom risks.
- Law passed in March 2026 by China's NPC.
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