French Senator Urges Macron to Confront China Over New Tibet Law

 French Senator Jacqueline Eustache-Brinio has urged President Emmanuel Macron to challenge China over its new "Ethnic Unity" law. Scheduled for July 1, 2026, the legislation formalizes strict assimilation policies in Tibet, threatening cultural, linguistic, and religious rights. The senator warned that the law links ethnic identity to national security, increasing surveillance and potentially enabling transnational repression against activists in Europe. This appeal aligns with a recent European Parliament resolution condemning Beijing's assimilation tactics. The French parliamentary group seeks to safeguard Tibetan identity, especially during the celebrations honoring the Dalai Lama’s 90th birth anniversary.