SocietySome Tibetans embrace their native language despite China’s ‘ethnic unity’ law

A 73-year-old retired nurse who spoke Tibetan throughout her life is now learning to write it. Her choice illustrates how some people in Tibet are embracing their language and cultural identity. China’s new “ethnic unity” law requires Mandarin to be the main language used in schools and government. Tibet is formally autonomous but remains tightly controlled by Beijing. The Associated Press joined a government-organized trip to the region last month, with officials accompanying foreign journalists throughout the visit.