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China Approves Law Requiring Minorities to Learn Mandarin

Primul articol: 10 mar. 2026, 02:24 | Ultima actualizare: 12 mar. 2026, 11:16 | 3 surse | 4 articole

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The law is presented as a measure to promote national unity, but critics argue it could lead to the erosion of minority cultures and languages. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact on the cultural identities and traditions of ethnic minority groups within China. The policy is likely to face scrutiny from international human rights organizations.

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China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin Foto: BBC News
BBC News English 12 mar. 2026, 10:41 (acum 5 zile)

China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin

The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.

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China's new 'ethnic unity' law could target minorities, say rights groups Foto: France 24
France 24 English 12 mar. 2026, 08:01 (acum 5 zile)

China's new 'ethnic unity' law could target minorities, say rights groups

China approved a new "ethnic unity" law on Thursday, which formalises policies to promote Mandarin as the "national common language" in education, official business and public places. China's government has been accused for decades of pursuing policies to force assimilation across the vast country into the Han majority, and rights groups believe the new law could further marginalise minority groups. 

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China Wants Its Ethnic Minorities to Blend In. Now It’s the Law. Foto: New York Times
New York Times English 12 mar. 2026, 11:16 (acum 5 zile)

China Wants Its Ethnic Minorities to Blend In. Now It’s the Law.

Under a new “ethnic unity” law, Mandarin Chinese must now be the language of teaching. Parents must guide their children to love the Communist Party. Neighborhoods should be mixed.

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Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'? Foto: BBC News
BBC News English 10 mar. 2026, 02:24 (acum 7 zile)

Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'?

A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.

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