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Chinese Democracy Groups Condemn Ethnic Unity Law at New York Conference
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News18•10-10-2026, 17:15
Chinese Democracy Groups Condemn Ethnic Unity Law at New York Conference
- •Overseas Chinese pro-democracy organisations, scholars and activists gathered in Flushing, New York, to condemn China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress.
- •Speakers alleged that the legislation strengthens Beijing assimilation policies and threatens the cultural, religious and political rights of ethnic minorities like Tibetans.
- •Keynote speaker Hu Ping warned that despite omitting explicit mentions of the Dalai Lama, the law's implications could undermine Tibetan identity and fundamental rights.
- •Participants highlighted concerns over state-run boarding schools affecting Tibetan children and warned that the law could expose dissenters to charges of separatism.
- •The forum concluded with a unified call urging the Chinese Communist Party to repeal the legislation, which officially came into effect on July 1.
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Overseas Chinese pro-democracy organizations, scholars, and activists condemned China's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress at a New York conference, alleging that it reinforces Beijing's assimilation policies and endangers the cultural, religious, and political rights of ethnic minorities.
Participants at the New York forum warned that Article 63 could be leveraged against Tibetans living overseas and their supporters, potentially exposing individuals who voice grievances to accusations of separatism or terrorism.
The forum concluded with participants strongly urging the Chinese Communist Party to repeal the legislation, which officially came into effect on July 1.
