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Tibetan Community in Australia Raises Alarm Over China's Ethnic Unity Law
- •The 10th General Meeting of the Australian Tibetan Community Association (ATCA) in Sydney focused on concerns regarding China’s newly enacted “Ethnic Unity Law and Progress.”
- •Delegates from 10 Tibetan associations across Australia discussed cultural preservation, advocacy for Tibet, and strengthening Tibetan communities.
- •Chief Guest Representative Karma Singey emphasized political advocacy, Tibetan unity, and the preservation of Tibetan culture and language, urging younger generations to engage with the Tibet cause.
- •Singey highlighted the “Ethnic Unity Law and Progress” as a major concern, linking it to China’s systematic assimilation policies in Tibet and its impact on Tibetan cultural identity.
- •A resolution was adopted expressing concern over China’s law, calling on the Australian Government to reject its extraterritorial reach, protect Tibetan Australians from repression, and raise concerns directly with Beijing.
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Delegates at the 10th General Meeting of the Australian Tibetan Community Association in Sydney expressed deep concerns over China’s newly enacted Ethnic Unity Law and Progress, calling for enhanced efforts to safeguard Tibetan culture, language, and identity.
The meeting adopted 24 resolutions, including a call for the Australian Government to publicly reject the extraterritorial reach of China's legislation, protect Tibetan Australians from transnational repression, seek the law's repeal, and raise these concerns directly with Beijing.
Representative Karma Singey served as the Chief Guest at the event, where he emphasized sustained political advocacy, community unity, and the preservation of Tibetan language and culture while urging younger generations to advance the Tibet cause.