A senior official strongly rebutted on Wednesday claims made by certain foreign organizations and forces that the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law "assimilates ethnic minorities". He said that there is no point in attacking China's ethnic affairs with prejudice and turning a blind eye to facts.
Bayanqolu, a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, and chairman of the Ethnic Affairs Committee of the NPC, said at a news conference that some Western institutions and foreign forces have continued to spread falsehoods about China's human rights situation, especially in the context of ethnic issues.
He said that they disregard the fact that the law was formulated in line with China's national conditions and modern governance concepts and reflects the common aspiration of the people of all ethnic groups in the country.
"Seeing is believing, and facts should be the basis. What is the point of fabricating and sensationalizing with prejudice?" Bayanqolu said during the news conference held by the State Council Information Office on the law and China's work in the field of ethnic affairs.
"The so-called statements issued by these organizations ignore the tremendous achievements made in China's ethnic regions, unjustly criticize China's ethnic policies and legal construction, and constitute a blatant interference in China's internal affairs. We strongly resent and...
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