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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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[–] switcheroo@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I can't imagine moving to a country and NOT chosing to study hard and learn the language. Hell, I'd be doing that prior to moving.

A law about it is a little weird.

Annnnnnd as soon as the Pedo-in-Chief hears about it, he'll steal the idea and tell everyone they have to speak "American" or get deported...

[–] GreenBeard@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

It's a little bit different in that most of the ethnic groups in China were conquered by force. The didn't "move to China" China came to them.That would be like the US conquering Mexico, Haiti, Venezuela, etc. and then forcing everyone to speak American English.

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