中共借“民族团结”之名，行思想控制之实——洛杉矶各界集会反对《民族团结进步促进法》

作者：沈美花

2026年7月19日下午1时，由中国民主党、中国民主人权联盟、美国民主阵线、中华共和党联合主办的“反对《民族团结进步促进法》，捍卫信仰自由和基本人权”抗议活动，在中国驻洛杉矶总领事馆前举行。来自多个民主团体的民众齐聚现场，谴责中共于2026年7月1日正式施行的《中华人民共和国民族团结进步促进法》，并声援所有因宗教信仰、政治观点而遭受迫害的人士，支持法轮功学员长期坚持和平反迫害。

活动现场，参与者高举写有“中共是万恶之源（CHINA CCP IS THE ROOT OF THE EVIL）”“要求中共释放民主人士”“要求中共释放异议人士”等横幅和标语，和平表达诉求。尽管烈日炎炎，大家依然坚定地站在中国驻洛杉矶总领事馆前，以和平、理性的方式向国际社会传递对中国人权状况的关注。

活动开始后，多位民主人士先后发表讲话。他们指出，《民族团结进步促进法》虽然以“民族团结”“共同发展”为名，但其中部分条款对民族文化、宗教信仰、言论表达以及海外华人的正常交流产生影响，因此引发了广泛关注和讨论。

发言中，主持人唐鑫特别提到该法第六十三条的规定。该条规定：“中华人民共和国境外的组织和个人，针对中华人民共和国实施破坏民族团结进步、制造民族分裂行为的，依法追究法律责任”。与会人士认为，这一条款首次将法律适用对象明确延伸至境外组织和个人，其表述涉及“境外组织”“境外个人”“破坏民族团结”等概念，因此引起海外民主人士、宗教团体及人权组织的高度关注。

多位发言者表示，海外华人依法参与公共事务、关注中国人权、呼吁宗教自由、支持民主法治，是国际社会普遍认可的言论自由和公民权利，不应被简单归入所谓“境外势力”或受到不当限制。他们担忧，相关规定可能进一步加剧海外民主人士及其国内亲属所承受的政治压力，也可能影响正常的国际交流与人权倡议。

活动现场，还有一位来自中国的回族同胞分享了自己一家人在国内遭受迫害的亲身经历。他的讲述平静而克制，却让在场许多人深受触动，也让我更加深刻地认识到，在一个缺乏信仰自由和基本人权保障的社会中，不同民族、不同信仰群体都可能成为迫害的对象。只有真正尊重每个人的基本权利，才能实现真正的民族团结与社会和谐。

活动过程中，现场不断响起口号：

“清算中共！”

“解体中共！”

“推翻中共！”

“没有自由，就没有真正的团结！”

一句句坚定的呼声，在中国驻洛杉矶总领事馆前久久回荡，也表达了海外华人对自由、人权和法治的共同期待。

作为当天活动的参与者，我深切感受到，真正的民族团结，从来不是建立在统一思想和压制不同声音之上，而应建立在彼此尊重、平等相待、保障公民基本权利的基础之上。一个真正团结的社会，应允许不同民族保留自己的文化，允许不同宗教坚持自己的信仰，也允许公民依法表达不同的意见，而不是将不同观点视为需要打击和排斥的对象。

没有自由，就没有真正的团结；没有基本人权，就没有真正的社会和谐。停止迫害，守护自由。

编辑：黄吉洲      校对：程筱筱 翻译：沈美花

Under the Guise of “Ethnic Unity,” the CCP Implements Ideological Control — Various Sectors in Los Angeles Gather to Oppose the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law

Author: Shen Meihua

On the afternoon of July 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM, a protest titled “Oppose the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, Defend Freedom of Religion and Basic Human Rights”—jointly organized by the China Democracy Party, the China Democracy and Human Rights Alliance, the Democracy Front of the United States, and the Chinese Republican Party—was held in front of the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Los Angeles. People from multiple pro-democracy groups gathered at the scene to condemn the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress, which officially came into effect on July 1, 2026, and to express solidarity with all individuals persecuted for their religious beliefs and political views, while supporting Falun Gong practitioners in their long-standing peaceful efforts against persecution.

At the rally, participants held banners and placards reading “CHINA CCP IS THE ROOT OF THE EVIL,” “Demand the CCP Release Pro-Democracy Figures,” and “Demand the CCP Release Dissidents,” expressing their demands peacefully. Despite the blazing sun, everyone stood firmly in front of the PRC Consulate-General in Los Angeles, conveying their concern over the human rights situation in China to the international community in a peaceful and rational manner.

After the event began, several pro-democracy figures took turns delivering speeches. They pointed out that although the Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress bears the name of “ethnic unity” and “joint development,” certain provisions impact ethnic culture, religious beliefs, freedom of expression, and normal exchanges among overseas Chinese, thereby sparking widespread concern and discussion.

During the speeches, host Tang Xin specifically highlighted the provisions of Article 63 of the law. This article stipulates: “Where organizations or individuals outside the territory of the People’s Republic of China commit acts against the People’s Republic of China that undermine ethnic unity and progress or create ethnic division, legal liability shall be pursued in accordance with the law.” Attendees noted that this provision explicitly extends the scope of the law’s application to overseas organizations and individuals for the first time; because its terminology involves concepts such as “overseas organizations,” “overseas individuals,” and “undermining ethnic unity,” it has drawn significant concern from overseas pro-democracy figures, religious groups, and human rights organizations.

Multiple speakers stated that overseas Chinese legally participating in public affairs, expressing concern over Chinese human rights, calling for religious freedom, and supporting democracy and the rule of law are exercising freedom of expression and civic rights widely recognized by the international community, which should not be simplistically categorized under so-called “external forces” or subjected to improper restrictions. They expressed concern that the relevant provisions might further intensify the political pressure borne by overseas pro-democracy figures and their relatives within China, and could also impact normal international exchanges and human rights advocacy.

At the rally, a Hui compatriot from China also shared the personal experience of his family enduring persecution in China. His narrative was calm and restrained, yet deeply moved many people present. It also made me recognize even more profoundly that in a society lacking freedom of religion and guarantees for basic human rights, groups of different ethnicities and faiths can all become targets of persecution. Only by truly respecting everyone’s basic rights can genuine ethnic unity and social harmony be achieved.

Throughout the event, chants rang out continuously at the scene:

“Bring the CCP to justice!”

“Disband the CCP!”

“Overthrow the CCP!”

“Without freedom, there is no true unity!”

Firm calls, one after another, echoed for a long time in front of the PRC Consulate-General in Los Angeles, expressing the shared expectation of overseas Chinese for freedom, human rights, and the rule of law.

As a participant in that day’s event, I deeply felt that true ethnic unity is never built upon unifying thoughts and suppressing dissenting voices; rather, it should be built upon mutual respect, equal treatment, and the protection of citizens’ basic rights. A genuinely united society should allow different ethnic groups to preserve their cultures, permit different religions to adhere to their beliefs, and allow citizens to express differing opinions in accordance with the law, rather than treating different viewpoints as objects to be targeted and marginalized.

Without freedom, there is no true unity; without basic human rights, there is no true social harmony. Stop the persecution, safeguard freedom.

Editor: Huang Jizhou Proofreader: Cheng Xiaoxiao Translator: Shen Meihua