Is China's new ethnic unity law a step towards forced assimilation?

China's new ethnic unity law has come into effect. Rights groups and activists overseas say it will further shrink the rights of minorities. Will the law help forge a shared national identity, as Beijing says? Or is it a step towards forced assimilation?

In this episode:

• Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation
• Zumretay Arkin, Vice President, World Uyghur Congress
• William Yang, Senior Analyst for Northeast Asia, International Crisis Group

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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