China approves 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
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China approved an "ethnic unity" law that rights groups warn will marginalize minorities.
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China approved an "ethnic unity" law on Thursday. Rights advocates warn this law could further marginalize minority groups, including the Uyghurs. The article does not specify what data or systems were affected, why this event matters beyond the stated warning, or documented consequences beyond the advocates' warning.
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