Those who r trying to create racial conflicts in China & spread lies like languages of ethnic minorities being wiped out, really don't know #China. Several laws in China r there to protect different ethnic groups' rights, including the rights to use their own languages. Thread:
Let's start with the Constitution
Article 4: All ethnicities in China are equal. The country will protect the legal rights & benefits of all ethnic minorities, maintain & develop the united, equal, mutually assistant & harmonious relationship. Any racism and oppression toward ...
... any ethnicity is forbidden. Any act that destroys ethnic unification and creates racial separation is forbidden.
Each ethnic group has the freedom to use and develop their own language, as well as the right to maintain or reform their customs.
2nd: Law of Regional Ethnic Autonomy
Article 21: In regions that have ethnic autonomy, ethnic groups can use 1 or several languages in that region. Regions that have several widely used languages, they can use the language of the ethnicity that governs the region as the main one.
Law of Regional Ethnic Autonomy
Article 37: In schools where ethnic minorities make up the majority of the students, they should use textbooks that r in their native language & teachers should teach in that language. Mandarin classes should be offered as well in primary schools..
Article 49: Encourage Govt staff members of all ethnicities to learn each other's languages. Han staff need to learn the language of the region's ethnic minorities where they work, staff of other ethnicities need to learn mandarin while learning their native languages.
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