Tibetans

China has enacted a new ethnic unity law aimed at fostering a "shared" national identity, which includes strengthening Mandarin's status as the official language. However, rights groups, the United Nations, and Taiwan have voiced strong criticisms, warning that the law could accelerate the forced assimilation of ethnic minorities and threaten their freedoms. Critics argue that this legislation may lead to the targeting of those who speak out against it, both within China and abroad. Beijing, on the other hand, denies these accusations. The law's implementation is particularly significant for minority groups within China, who fear it will further erode their cultural distinctiveness and autonomy in favor of a unified national identity promoted by the state.