Mongolians
Coverage of Mongolians in the Nexus archive.
- President Xi nevers wastes a good crisis. As Iran, Ukraine and Palestine distract the world, he tightens his grip | Simon Tisdall
The article analyzes how Chinese leader Xi Jinping is intensifying his control over ethnic and religious minorities through a sinicisation policy, encapsulated in a new "ethnic unity" law. This policy aims to boost national identity and integration by expanding compulsory Mandarin use, which is viewed by groups like the Tibetans, Mongolians, and Uyghurs as forced assimilation or ethnic cleansing.
- Explained: China’s ‘ethnic unity and progress promotion’ law
China's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, effective since July 1, 2026, emphasizes a shared national identity, prioritizes Mandarin, expands state oversight of religion, and extends legal reach abroad. Critics argue it risks violating rights, citing concerns over minority identity, language, and religious practices in regions like Tibet, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia.