Central News Agency (CNA, Reporter Chiu Te-chen, Sydney, July 1) Amnesty International Australia issued a statement today, asserting that China's "Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress" not only forces ethnic minorities to accept a single ethnic identity designated by the authorities but also provides a legal basis for China's transnational repression. Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for Asia-Pacific, Sarah Brooks, expressed "deep concern" over this. China's "Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress" took effect today. In response, Sarah Brooks criticized the law, stating that it infringes upon the fundamental human rights of ethnic minorities within China. She said, "Chinese authorities should be fulfilling their obligations to protect the human rights of ethnic minorities and preserve their cultures; however, this law does the exact opposite." Brooks pointed out that the law does not promote cherishing the differences in various ethnic cultures but instead negates the value of diverse ethnic identities. She stated, "(The law) forces ethnic minorities such as Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Mongolians to accept a single ethnic identity defined by the state, dominated by Han Chinese culture." Brooks further criticized that the Chinese government is using the name of "unity" to forcibly promote an officially designated political ideology. She said, "The 'unity' mentioned in the law does not refer to harmony between different ethnic groups; rather, it means to align politically and ideologically with the Communist Party of China." Brooks explained that the law is not intended to protect cultural diversity and ethnic equality but requires all ethnic groups to cooperate with the unified ideology designated by the authorities. Brooks warned that as the law begins to take effect, China's transnational repression activities may intensify. She said, "The Chinese authorities have publicly stated their intention to extend this law beyond China's b