China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas

China has passed a new ethnic unity law that extends its legal authority across international borders, according to Al Jazeera. While the government frames the legislation as promoting harmony among ethnic groups, human rights activists warn the measure could provide legal justification for transnational repression—allowing Chinese authorities to pursue cases and enforce compliance beyond the country's borders. The development raises concerns about how expansive legal frameworks could be weaponized against diaspora communities and dissidents living abroad.

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