Beijing Makes Mandarin Mandatory and Sparks Debate on Minority Rights
China has officially codified its longstanding aspiration to ethnic unity by mandating Mandarin as the primary language of education and government through a new law.
China approves a law of 'ethnic unity' that reinforces the use of Mandarin and accelerates the assimilation of minorities
China has passed a new law aimed at promoting a common national identity among ethnic groups, which critics argue will enhance cultural assimilation policies under President Xi Jinping.
China passes 'ethnic unity' law in push for assimilation
China has enacted an 'Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law' to enhance national identity and promote integration among its diverse ethnic groups.
China codifies ethnic assimilation with new ‘unity’ law as it counters the West
China has enacted a new law aimed at promoting ethnic unity, with implications for assimilating minority groups and countering Western influence.
China plans to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by human rights organizations
China is set to approve a controversial 'ethnic unity' law that promotes the Mandarin language and aims to enforce policies of assimilation into the Han majority.
Minorities in China: Xi's Weapon for Preserving National Unity
China's recent legislation on 'ethnic unity' aims to further assimilate its 55 minority groups under the guise of national security.
British comedian goes viral for skit critiquing Western immigration attitudes
Comedian Pat Smith's viral skit critiques Western immigration attitudes by portraying a culturally disengaged immigrant who demands accommodations in his host country.
The Riigikogu adopted a statement for the protection of Tibetan children
The Riigikogu of Estonia has passed a resolution condemning China's assimilation policies impacting the cultural and religious traditions of Tibetans and other minorities.
Trump's Grip on the North: Denmark's Colonial Policy in Greenland Continues to Affect Today
US pressure is reshaping the relationship between Greenland and Denmark, rooted in historical wounds caused by Denmark's colonial policies that brought both prosperity and assimilation to the Greenlandic people.
Did a bowl of millet help end a migrant crisis in China 1,500 years ago?
New research indicates that the communal sharing of millet was crucial for the assimilation of nomadic tribes into central China's society 1,500 years ago.