Beijing's politics: an increasing threat to freedom Sen. Giulio Terzi On July 1, 2026, the Law on Ethnic Unity and Progress came into effect in the People’s Republic of China, mandating the use of Mandarin as the primary language of instruction in all schools at every level. https://t.co/vE1gLEtBRO #BeijingPolitics #FreedomThreat #MandarinLaw #CN