China Defends Widely Criticized ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
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Rights groups and Western officials have criticized the law as a threat to Tibetans, Uyghurs and other minorities.
Beijing says the measure aims to protect them.
A new ethnic unity law has come into effect in China despite warnings from Taiwan, the United Nations and rights groups that it could threaten freedoms, especially for minorities.
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Rights groups and Western officials have criticized the law as a threat to Tibetans, Uyghurs and other minorities.
Beijing says the measure aims to protect them.
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A new ethnic unity law has come into effect in China despite warnings from Taiwan, the United Nations and rights groups that it could threaten freedoms, especially for minorities.