Europe

In a joint resolution, members of the European Parliament across the political spectrum condemned "China’s repressive assimilation policies and consequent violations of universal human rights, including in Tibet, Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia", the resolution reads.

"[The Parliament] expresses grave concern over the adopted Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress, which openly promotes assimilation policies and restricts the cultural, religious and linguistic freedoms of various groups within China and beyond."

The lawmakers urge China to repeal the law, thereby upholding its obligations under international law regarding non-discrimination, and call on European Council to activate the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime against officials and entities responsible for conceiving and implementing this law.

The resolution also urges all EU Member States to suspend extradition treaties with China to protect persecuted individuals residing in the EU from the risks of transnational repression under this law.

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