❄️ Beijing’s surprise snowfall on March 7, 2026, set a poetic stage for the National People’s Congress (NPC) opening, where deputies from all 56 ethnic groups gathered in vibrant traditional attire. This year’s session spotlights a groundbreaking draft law: the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, now advancing after a year of public consultations.
🏛️ Inside the Great Hall of the People, CGTN’s Yang Xinmeng met deputies sharing stories of multilingual neighborhoods, cross-cultural families, and community festivals that turn diversity into daily life. 'Our unity isn’t just policy—it’s shared meals, songs, and holidays,' said a Uygur deputy from Xinjiang.
📜 The proposed law aims to strengthen legal frameworks for cultural preservation and interethnic collaboration, reflecting what one delegate called 'China’s living mosaic.' With 2026 marking accelerated efforts in social governance, this legislation could redefine how diversity fuels national progress.
