Bangladesh, July 30 -- That historical experience lies at the heart of the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Promoting National Unity and Progress," which came into force on 1 July.

Since the Qin Dynasty first unified China in 221 BC, successive dynasties have sought to preserve the unity of a vast civilisation composed of diverse peoples, languages and customs.

In the Chinese historical experience, periods of unity have generally brought stability and prosperity, while fragmentation has often invited conflict, foreign intervention and national decline. It is this historical memory that continues to shape China's approach to ethnic governance.East Asians & Diaspora

The establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949 ma...