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China's ethnic law with global reach draws backlash, from Japan to Europe

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PoliticsChina's ethnic law with global reach draws backlash, from Japan to Europe
Takaichi aide says 'no democratic nation could tolerate' move as UNHCR and EU urge repeal
A delegate in an ethnic minority costume holds a document following the closing session of the National People's Congress in Beijing on March 12. China has now implemented a new "Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress." © Reuters
TOKYO -- A new law for "ethnic unity" took effect in China on Wednesday, raising concerns among Beijing's critics about renewed pressure on the country's minority communities as well as how the legislation's claims of extraterritorial jurisdiction might be applied.

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The immediate juxtaposition of an action (law implementation) with external reactions (UNHCR, EU backlash) is typical feature reporting.