China’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, passed in March and set to come into force on July 1, is designed to build a “shared” national identity across the country’s 55 recognized ethnic minority groups, including Tibetans and Uyghurs. The law is framed by Beijing as strengthening cohesion and countering “separatism.” Multiple outlets report that the legislation includes provisions that can extend potential legal liability beyond China’s borders. Rights advocates cited by one outlet say this raises concerns that overseas campaigners or organizations connected to ethnic minority communities—particularly groups that have faced repression or have organized protests in the past—could face new grounds for legal action. Another report notes that some minority groups have, over the years, staged protests, including violent incidents, which China uses to justify tighter measures. The outlets agree that the law’s international reach is the most contentious aspect, with critics warning it could broaden the legal basis for targeting people outside China while China presents it as part of counter-separatist efforts.