New ‘ethnic unity’ law in China targets language for assimilation

A new law in China will promote “ethnic unity,” making it compulsory to use Mandarin in schools, government and other public-facing activities. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with Lhadon Tethong, director of the Tibetan Action Institute, about what this means for the ethnic minority groups in China.

 

Article Link: https://theworld.org/segments/2026/03/12/new-ethnic-unity-law-in-china-targets-language-for-assimilation