China has approved a sweeping new law which claims to help promote “ethnic unity” - but critics say it will further erode the rights of minority groups.

On paper, it aims to promote integration among the 56 officially recognised ethnic groups, dominated by the Han Chinese, through education and housing. But critics say it cuts people off from their language and culture.

It mandates that all children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten and up until the end of high school. Previously students could study most of the curriculum in their native language such as Tibetan, Uyghur or Mongolian.

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    3 hours ago

    You’re putting so much energy into justifying China’s repression of Uyghurs. You must really hate them.

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      2 hours ago

      you’re putting so much energy throwing mexicans in concentration camps, and palestinians in coffins.

      but sure, Bad Country people have to learn Bad Country language now. so repressive.

      can you speak any spanish at all though? do you put your money where your mouth is?

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        2 hours ago

        You’re making up so many scenarios in your head. Somehow you think I support the bad shit being done by a country not involved in this discussion and want me to speak in spanish to prove something. Get help… if that’s allowed where you live.