China’s ‘one language’ push with a nationalism law sparks concern for minorities. Here’s why

China has passed a sweeping new law aimed at forging a “shared” national identity among the Han Chinese majority and the 55 recognised ethnic minorities, a move Beijing says will strengthen cohesion and modernisation. But it’s sparked fears that this will legally strengthen decades of a forced assimilation policy targeting groups including Uyghurs, Tibetans, and … Read more