China's Unity Law: A Threat to Tibet's Cultural Identity The recent implementation of China's "ethnic unity" law in Tibet has sparked widespread criticism from human rights groups and activists.
They argue that it further erodes the rights of Tibetans and other minorities by imposing a monolithic Chinese identity on diverse ethnic groups, suppressing any expression of dissent or cultural distinctiveness.
For Kalsang Lhamo, 73, studying Tibetan calligraphy in classes at an eldercare center is essential to connecting with her heritage.