China dismisses criticism from the United States and the European Union over a new ethnic law, characterizing the objections as a “malicious smear,” according to multiple outlets. Reporting on the law’s content, sources say it includes provisions that can extend accountability beyond China’s borders. One highlighted clause refers to “people and groups” outside China who are deemed to undermine “ethnic unity and progress” or to incite ethnic separatism. The articles describe Chinese authorities as arguing that the law provides a legal basis for Beijing to take action against such actors, including those located outside China. The outlets also note that the law is framed around protecting ethnic unity and addressing separatism, but critics in the US and EU have raised concerns about how the measures could be applied and to whom. While the sources differ mainly in phrasing, they converge on the key points: China rejects external criticism and says the legislation enables enforcement that reaches beyond its territory. The reports provide no details on the specific enforcement steps or cases at the time of writing.
China rejects US and EU criticism of new ethnic law, calling it a “malicious smear”
China dismisses criticism from the United States and the European Union over a new ethnic law, characterizing the objections as a “malicious smear,” according to multiple outlets. Reporting on the law...
- China rejects US and EU criticism of a new ethnic law as a “malicious smear.”
- The law includes language allowing liability for people and groups outside China.
- The provisions focus on actions said to undermine “ethnic unity and progress” or incite ethnic separatism.
- Multiple outlets report that the law is framed as creating a basis for Beijing to take action against external actors.
The law includes a clause saying people and groups outside China can be held liable for undermining 'ethnic unity and progress' or inciting ethnic separatism.
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