关于《中华人民共和国国家通用语言文字法（修订草案）》的说明

Group 1 - The necessity of amending the National Common Language and Writing Law is highlighted as it is essential for national unity, ethnic solidarity, and cultural identity, with over 80% of the population now using Mandarin and a literacy rate of 97.33% [2][3] - The amendment aims to implement the decisions of the Central Committee regarding language work, emphasizing the promotion of the national common language to enhance national identity and cultural confidence [3][4] - The law revision is also intended to address new challenges in language promotion, such as imbalances in usage across different sectors and the need for regulations in digital and international contexts [4][5] Group 2 - The guiding principles for the amendment are based on Xi Jinping's thoughts and the spirit of the 20th National Congress, aiming to strengthen the legal status of the national common language and enhance its role in cultural transmission and national unity [5][6] - The legislative process involved extensive consultations with representatives, experts, and various departments to ensure comprehensive input and address key issues [6] Group 3 - The draft law expands from 28 to 32 articles, emphasizing the leadership of the Communist Party and the importance of the national common language in fostering a shared cultural identity [7] - It includes provisions for education, requiring that students master the national common language by the end of compulsory education, and mandates its use in international events held in China [8] - The draft also outlines responsibilities for local governments to integrate language promotion into economic and social development plans, establishing a dedicated week for language promotion [8][9]