China says it has ‘legitimate’ right to apply new ethnic unity law against people beyond its own borders (opens original article in a new tab)

China asserts its right to enforce a new ethnic unity law against individuals beyond its borders, citing legal and national security justifications, while rights groups express concerns over potential targeting of overseas minority advocates.

• China claims it has the 'legitimate' right to apply a new 'ethnic unity' law against people beyond its borders.
• The law aims to promote a 'shared' national identity and includes a clause holding overseas individuals and organizations liable for violations.
• Rights groups warn the law could be used to target overseas advocates for minorities like the Uyghurs or Tibetans.