European Parliament 2024-2029 TEXTS ADOPTED P10_TA(2026)0152 New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities European Parliament resolution of 30 April 2026 on the new Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities (2026/2703(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to Rules 150(5) and 136(4) of its Rules of Procedure, A. whereas protection of national or ethnic, cultural, religious and linguistic identity of minorities is anchored in customary international law, as reflected in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities; whereas all states are required to uphold these standards; B. whereas on 12 March 2026, China’s National People’s Congress adopted the Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress, which further integrates state ideology and prioritises Mandarin in education, public life and media, and intensifies institutionalised repression and assimilation of ethnic minority identities, including Tibetans, Hui, Uyghurs, Manchus and Mongolians; whereas this law departs significantly from China’s 1984 Regional Ethnic Autonomy Law; C. whereas the law’s extraterritorial reach allows for the prosecution of individuals abroad deemed to undermine China’s ‘ethnic unity’; D. whereas the deterioration of China’s human rights situation has put a strain on its relations with the EU; whereas respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law should be central to the EU’s relations with China; 1. Strongly condemns China’s repressive assimilation policies and consequent violations of universal human rights, including in Tibet, Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia; 2. Expresses grave concern over the adopted Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress, which openly promotes assimilation policies and restricts the cultural, religious and linguistic freedoms of various groups within China and beyond; 3. Urges China to repeal this law, thereby upholding its obligations under international law regarding non-discrimination, and the protection and promotion of ethnic and religious minorities;