On new Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Jonas Sjöstedt

✦ In short · AI summary of this text, generated 4 Sept 2026

This resolution denounces China's new law on 'ethnic unity and progress', which could erode ethnic identities and undermine minority rights.¶ It calls on Chinese authorities to ensure the law complies with international human rights standards and urges respect for minority languages, cultures, and religions.¶¶

Key points

Denounces the law on 'ethnic unity and progress' for potentially facilitating erosion of ethnic identities and undermining cultural, linguistic, and religious rights of minorities in China.¶
Notes Chinese authorities' claim that the law promotes Mandarin learning without undermining minority rights.¶
Underlines that the law must not violate international norms prohibiting discrimination or amount to breaches of cultural rights, freedom of expression, religion, or private life.¶
Calls on Chinese authorities to ensure full compliance with international human rights standards, including minority protection and non-discrimination.¶
Urges China to respect and protect rights of all ethnic groups to maintain languages, cultures, and religions, and calls on EU member states to promote regional and minority languages in line with fundamental rights.¶

Who is affected

Ethnic minorities in China, whose cultural, linguistic, and religious rights may be affected by the new law.¶
Chinese authorities, who are called on to ensure the law complies with international standards.¶
EU member states, urged to promote regional and minority languages respecting fundamental rights.¶

Figures and deadlines

Law adopted in early March, due to enter into force on 1 July 2026.¶

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