EU Lawmakers Scrutinize China's New Law Targeting Ethnic Minorities

The European Parliament recently held a public hearing to examine China's new Ethnic Unity Law and its severe impact on Tibetans and Uyghurs. This session follows a landmark resolution condemning the legislation, which experts warn codifies the forced assimilation of ethnic minorities. Lawmakers and human rights advocates, including Amnesty International and the International Campaign for Tibet, urged the European Union to implement a unified diplomatic response. They warned of the law's potential extraterritorial reach and demanded the appointment of a special representative to pressure Beijing into resuming peaceful negotiations and protecting fundamental cultural and religious freedoms.