James Leibold

James Leibold is a professor at La Trobe University in Melbourne and an expert in Chinese ethnic policies. His research critically examines the implications of China's governance on its ethnic minorities, including Tibetans and Uyghurs. Leibold has commented on the recent ethnic unity law, highlighting how it represents a retreat from previous promises of autonomy for minority groups and emphasizes a singular national narrative that marginalizes distinct cultural identities.