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Live at Pitt: CMU's Benno Weiner on the Evolution of China's Minzu Policy

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Shifting Strategies: China's Ethnic Minority Policies

This chapter explores the transformation of China's ethnic minority policies, from initial recognition of cooperation in the 1950s to a contemporary blame-shifting narrative towards local nationalism. It highlights the complex relationship between Han and non-Han groups, emphasizing the impact of political upheavals and technological advancements on cultural identities. The discussion further addresses the coercive measures and changes in language policy that have led to unrest among ethnic minorities like the Mongols and Tibetans.

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