2 population displacement and marginalises the Tibetan language, systematically separates Tibetans from their ancestral homeland, history and spiritual traditions. The aim is not simply integration, but the gradual replacement of distinct Tibetan identity with allegiance to the state-defined “Chinese Nation” (Zhonghua Minzu). Criminalizing Tibetan Identity: The law aims to “forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation” and creates a framework which the expression of a distinct Tibetan identity can be treated as a political offense and practicing of Tibetan religious practices, language and cultural traditions as manifestations of ‘separatism’. Members of the Signatory Riigikogu strongly condemn the law and state that it possesses no moral legitimacy in the eyes of the Tibetan people. While the European Parliament and the United Nations have already expressed serious concerns about the consequences of this legislation, stronger and more decisive action is urgently needed. Members of the Riigikogu call for: formally convey to the Government of the PRC its strong opposition to this law, asking for the rejection of its implementation and ta call for its repeal. the UN bodies and mechanisms to act on the urgent review of the PRC’s assimilation policies and to employ all available international instruments to prevent further violations of cultural, linguistic and religious rights by the PRC authorities. to exert united diplomatic pressure on Beijing to resolve the China-Tibet conflict peacefully through genuine and mutually respectful dialogue. support the efforts of the Tibetan government in exile in the preservation and promotion of Tibetan culture and identity in exile. Signatures: 1. Juku-Kalle Raid, Head of Tibet support group in Estonian Parliament 2. Ando Kiviberg 3. Toomas Uibo 4. Yoko Alender 5. Kalle Laanet 6. Jaak Valge 7. Hanah Lahe 8. Tarmo Tamm 9. Ester Karuse 10. Annely Akkermann 11. Vilja Toomast