China implements law requiring minorities conform to CCP cultural, religious guidelines
Members of China’s 55 government-recognized ethnic minorities, which include the Uyghur and Tibetan peoples, make up just under 9% of the population
Assessment
A new Chinese law formalizes state-mandated conformity to Communist Party cultural and religious guidelines for the country's 55 recognized minority groups. This directly affects the Uyghur and Tibetan populations, who together with others constitute under 9% of the population. The law raises stakes for minority autonomy and religious freedom. Watch for implementation details and how international bodies respond.