Dharamshala, March 5 -- China is preparing to introduce a major legal overhaul that could dramatically reshape language use across the country, prioritising Mandarin Chinese in education and public life while sharply limiting the role of minority languages.

The move is expected to be formally approved during a parliamentary session scheduled for March 2026, as reported by Phayul.

According to Phayul, the legislation, a revised version of the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, is expected to be passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

If enacted, the law will firmly establish Mandarin, also known as Putonghua, as the primary language used in schools, universities, and official communication across Chi...