2. Multi-ethnic countries in the world have different institutional models in dealing with ethnic issues, such as federalism, confederation, democratic autonomy, etc. China implements regional ethnic autonomy. Regional ethnic autonomy refers to the establishment of organs of self-government in areas where ethnic minorities live in concentrated communities under the unified and indivisible leadership of the state, exercising autonomy and implementing regional autonomy. The core of regional ethnic autonomy is to guarantee the rights of ethnic minorities to be masters of their own country and local affairs.
3. The implementation of regional ethnic autonomy is an institutional arrangement made by our party according to China's historical development, cultural characteristics, ethnic relations and ethnic distribution, which conforms to the common interests and development requirements of people of all ethnic groups. First, the long-term existence and development of a unified multi-ethnic country is the historical basis for China to implement regional ethnic autonomy. Second, the patriotic spirit formed in the struggle against foreign aggression since modern times is the political basis for the implementation of regional ethnic autonomy. Third, the population distribution pattern of mixed ethnic groups and small settlements, as well as the differences in resource conditions and development in different regions, are the realistic conditions for implementing regional ethnic autonomy.
4. According to the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC), the Law on Regional National Autonomy and other laws, the organs of self-government of ethnic autonomous areas in China enjoy extensive autonomy. First, independently manage the internal affairs of the nation and the region; Second, the right to formulate autonomous regulations and separate regulations; Third, the right to freedom of religious belief; Fourth, they have the right and freedom to use and develop their own spoken and written languages, live according to traditional customs and habits, and engage in social activities. In addition, they have the right to independently arrange, manage and develop economic construction and independently develop education, science and technology, culture and so on.