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China Defends Widely Criticized ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law

China Defends Widely Criticized ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
NYT World Friday 03 July 2026, 08:18 UTC By Lily Kuo 1 min read
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Xi Jinping, China’s leader, voting on the “ethnic unity” law in Beijing. The Communist Party under Mr. Xi has become increasingly intolerant of any criticism of its treatment of ethnic minorities.

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, voting on the “ethnic unity” law in Beijing. The Communist Party under Mr. Xi has become increasingly intolerant of any criticism of its treatment of ethnic minorities. [Image text:] Jift SKEE 0642 J
China (LOCATION) Xi Jinping (PERSON) Beijing (LOCATION) The Communist Party (ORG) Xi (PERSON)
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