Source: Deutsche Welle [German state media]
“China’s National People’s Congress approved legislation promoting what it calls the ‘ethnic unity’ law, which human rights groups say could further marginalize minority groups. The law formalizes policies in order to promote Mandarin as the ‘national common language’ for official purposes such as education and public affairs. As part of the law, educational institutions will now be obliged to teach in Mandarin, with teenagers required to have a ‘basic grasp’ of Mandarin when finishing their compulsory education. It also states that the law can be applied outside China’s borders, meaning people outside China who ‘engage in activities that undermine ethnic unity'” or incite ‘ethnic separatism’ can be held legally liable.” (03/12/26)
https://www.dw.com/en/china-passes-controversial-ethnic-unity-law/a-76331170