News•Mar 10, 2026
Why Is China Set to Approve a New Law Promoting 'Ethnic Unity'?
China's National People's Congress is set to pass a new "Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress" law, codifying Xi Jinping's Sinicisation agenda. The legislation lowers the status of minority languages, mandates Mandarin instruction, encourages inter‑ethnic marriage, and requires minors to love the CCP. It expands state control over education, religion and cultural expression in regions such as Xinjiang, Tibet and Inner Mongolia. Critics warn the law accelerates assimilation and threatens the rights of the 55 recognized ethnic minorities.
By BBC – World Asia (macro/policy affecting markets)
News•Feb 23, 2026
What Now for Asia After Trump's Tariffs Struck Down?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the majority of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in 2025 were illegal, prompting the administration to replace them with a uniform 15% levy on all goods entering the United States. Customs officials halted...
By BBC – World Asia (macro/policy affecting markets)