China's 'ethnic unity' law- a new tool to silence dissent

China's sweeping new "Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress" officially took effect on July 1, 2026, sparking intense international criticism from rights groups and Western governments. While Beijing frames the law as a benign measure to promote social stability and national cohesion among its 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, critics call it a dangerous tool designed to legalise forced assimilation and silence opposition both inside and outside of China's borders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!