Very long arm: Beijing defends unity law that lets it target ‘separatism’ outside China (opens original article in a new tab)

China asserts its right to target individuals outside the country who undermine ethnic unity under a new law, claiming it aligns with international practices and is necessary for national security.

• China's new ethnic unity law allows targeting of individuals outside China who undermine ethnic unity or incite separatism
• The law includes provisions enabling legal action against overseas entities and individuals for actions deemed to threaten China's stability
• Chinese officials assert the law aligns with international practices and is necessary for maintaining national security and social order
• The law's overseas provisions have raised concerns in Taiwan and among human rights groups about potential political repression