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China's Propaganda Pushes 'Ethnic Harmony,' Critics Warn of Suppression

4/3/2026

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A new database shows the Chinese government intensifying propaganda to promote 'ethnic harmony,' a slogan championed by President Xi Jinping that critics say suppresses minority cultures.
Journalist Soyonbo Borjigin tracked nearly 700,000 articles, noting amplified use in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Inner Mongolia.
China passed a law mandating Mandarin instruction from preschool, limiting the use of native languages, while officials say it promotes equality among ethnic groups.

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A new database shows the Chinese government intensifying propaganda to promote 'ethnic harmony,' a slogan championed by President Xi Jinping that critics say suppresses minority cultures.
Journalist Soyonbo Borjigin tracked nearly 700,000 articles, noting amplified use in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Inner Mongolia.
China passed a law mandating Mandarin instruction from preschool, limiting the use of native languages, while officials say it promotes equality among ethnic groups.