The European Union has expressed concern over China's newly enforced Ethnic Unity Law, warning that parts of the legislation could affect people living outside China's borders and further restrict the rights of ethnic minorities.
The law, which took effect on July 1, gives Beijing the legal authority to pursue individuals or groups abroad accused of undermining China's "ethnic unity" or promoting separatism.
In a statement on Thursday, the EU said it opposes the extraterritorial application of laws that violate international law and urged China to respect the cultural, linguistic, and religious rights of ethnic minority groups in line with international human rights standards.
China says the law is intended to strengthen national unity among its 55 officially recognized ethnic minority groups, including Tibetans and Uyghurs. However, critics argue it could be used to target activists and dissidents living overseas.
Chinese officials have defended the law, saying Beijing has the legal right to hold people outside its borders accountable if they violate the legislation, describing the move as consistent with international practice.
The law has also drawn criticism from Taiwan, whose government fears it could be used to justify legal action against Taiwanese citizens accused by Beijing of supporting separatism. Taiwan rejected China's claims, saying Beijing has no legal authority over the self-governed island.
Human rights organizations have also raised concerns that the legislation could increase what they describe as China's efforts to pressure critics living abroad.
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