Long-arm jurisdiction · Full chronicle and history

The CCP's "Law on Promoting National Unity" officially came into effect on July 1, sparking mockery from overseas and Taiwanese netizens regarding long-arm jurisdiction.

The Chinese Communist Party's recently introduced "National Unity Law" is said to be intended to deal with Taiwanese who do not consider themselves Chinese, and may involve extraterritorial jurisdiction.

On June 25, 2026, China's State Council Information Office answered questions on the forthcoming Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress. Article 63 of the law provides for overseas accountability, triggering strong doubts from legal circles and human rights groups over its long-arm jurisdiction and lack of legal basis.

On March 12, 2026, the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress passed the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress. Article 63 stipulates that overseas organizations and individuals who undermine ethnic unity and progress and incite ethnic division shall be held legally liable in accordance with the law, effective July 1.