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New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities

Reference
2026/2703(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 30 April 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
30 Apr 2026 · Adopted
Versions
8 versions
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Where it stands

The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.

  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 30 April 2026
  3. Parliament’s position (done) Final

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

People

Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.

The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.

Decisions in plenary, 1

Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.

Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
30 Apr 2026New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities ResolutionsAdopted439 for, 52 against, 71 abstained by roll call

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Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.

Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).

  1. 30 Apr 2026 Amendment 1 to paragraph 4

    Rejected 104–377–86

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Divided
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    Abst.
    ESN
    Against
  2. 30 Apr 2026 Final vote — text as a whole

    Adopted 439–52–71

    The Left
    Divided
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    Divided
    ESN
    Divided

Versions, 8

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

  1. Adopted by Parliament30 Apr 2026

    Adopted text TA10-0152/2026 TA-10-2026-0152

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  2. Tabled for plenary29 Apr 2026

    Joint motion RC-B10-0216/2026 RC-10-2026-0216

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  3. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0216/2026 B-10-2026-0216

  4. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2026 B-10-2026-0234

  5. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0232/2026 B-10-2026-0232

  6. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0214/2026 B-10-2026-0214

  7. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2026 B-10-2026-0223

  8. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0233/2026 B-10-2026-0233

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0152/2026: The European Parliament strongly condemns China's repressive assimilation policies and the new Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress, which restricts cultural, religious and linguistic freedoms.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0216/2026: Parliament condemns China's repressive assimilation policies and the new 'Ethnic Unity and Progress' law, urging its repeal and an end to discrimination against minorities.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2026: This resolution condemns China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress as forced assimilation, violating minority rights, and calls for its reversal and international scrutiny.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0232/2026: This resolution expresses grave concern over China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, warning it risks legitimising forced assimilation and violates China's constitution and international obligations.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0214/2026: This resolution denounces China's new law on 'ethnic unity and progress', which could erode ethnic identities and undermine minority rights.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2026: Parliament condemns China's new Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress, which it says promotes assimilation and restricts cultural, religious and linguistic freedoms. It urges China to repeal the law and calls on the Council to use the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime against responsible officials.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0233/2026: This resolution condemns China's new law on 'ethnic unity and progress' for suppressing minority identities, particularly Tibetan, and calls for its repeal and the release of detained individuals.

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What changed, 2

Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.

  1. Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0216/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0152/2026

    No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.

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  2. Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0216/2026 → Joint motion RC-B10-0216/2026

    AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source

    The resolution now frames the issue in terms of international law and EU-China relations, and adds calls for sanctions and prisoner releases. It drops specific references to Tibet and the Dalai Lama succession, and instead urges suspension of extradition treaties and a UN report. The new text also adds a call for the EU to activate its human rights sanctions regime against officials.

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Timeline, 3

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Plenary stage 3 steps · 29 Apr 2026–30 Apr 2026

  1. 30 April 2026

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 30 Apr 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0214/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0216/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0232/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0233/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2026Adopted text TA10-0152/2026

  2. 29 April 2026

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 29 Apr 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0214/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0216/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0232/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0233/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2026

  3. 29 April 2026

    3 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

    Amendments 1–2Amendment 3

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2703
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25 September 2026

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European Parliament (2026). “New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities”. Dossier, 30 April 2026. procId 2026-2703, reference 2026/2703(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2703 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2703(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2703 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2703,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-04-30},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2703}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2703},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2703, reference 2026/2703(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2703(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}