China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation

China has adopted a sweeping ethnic unity law that critics say tightens assimilation and weakens minority rights ...

Heritage Grocers Group Appoints David Hinojosa as Chief Executive Officer Following Comprehensive National Search

Over the past several months, the Board set out to identify a leader who brings exceptional industry experience and genuinely reflects the values that define Heritage Grocers Group,” said David Hirz, ...
The Economist

There are 56 ethnicities in China—and 55 are getting squashed

China, in the official telling, is composed of 56 separate ethnicities. Parliamentary representatives who are Han, the dominant ethnic group, generally attend in grey and black business attire. But ...

China moves to pass sweeping ethnic unity law as critics issue warning

China moves to pass sweeping ethnic unity law as critics warn of forced assimilation - Setback for 55 ethnic minorities as ...

Experts: Fomenting ethnic strife in Iran 'a recipe for death and destruction'

As the US and Israel continue to attack Iran, experts debate wisdom of relying on ethnic divisions for change.

China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritises use of Mandarin language

(Refiles story from March 12 to fix typo in headline) BEIJING, March 12 (Reuters) - China passed a law on a "shared" national ...

China Wants Its Ethnic Minorities to Blend In. Now It’s the Law.

Under a new “ethnic unity” law, Mandarin Chinese must now be the language of teaching. Parents must guide their children to love the Communist Party. Neighborhoods should be mixed.

China's new ethnic unity law could target Taiwanese, Taipei officials warn

TAIPEI, March 12 (Reuters) - A new Chinese law on ethnic unity could give Beijing another legal basis to go after Taiwanese ...

Who are the Kurds?

The Kurdish people are an ethnic minority group in the Middle East without an independent state.