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Re:Blanked-out spots on China's maps helped us uncover Xinji... by Grimm665 on Thursday August 27, 2020 @12:37PM (#24295439)
> The result is that the vast majority of official members of 'ethnic minorities' have virtually, or actually no connection with the ethnic culture, but get full say in how their 'minority' is represented and treated

Your whole last paragraph was genuinely interesting and not something I've heard of before. Do you have a source I could read for more information?

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Re:Blanked-out spots on China's maps helped us uncover Xinji... by simonh on Thursday August 27, 2020 @01:07PM (#24295821)
It's really just my own observation and discussion with family and friends. We can see it happening.
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Re:Blanked-out spots on China's maps helped us uncover Xinji... by jessaustin on Thursday August 27, 2020 @03:04PM (#24297352)
This phenomenon is certainly not limited to China. Elizabeth Warren is the public example who comes to mind, although I suspect that many of us know people who claim particular backgrounds for their personal advantage.
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Re:Blanked-out spots on China's maps helped us uncover Xinji... by simonh on Thursday August 27, 2020 @06:30PM (#24299430)
Warrens actions were misguided, but it’s a stretch to read malice into it. To me the line not to cross is marginalising the voices or representation of those genuinely culturally indigenous, or of a minority.
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