Eastern Lightning

Three members of this banned religious group in China share their horrifying experiences of torture after being arrested for their faith.

Some churches refusing to join the Patriotic Church are repurposed by the state, while others are barred from activities in the name of “epidemic prevention.”

The municipal government launched a unified crackdown campaign, resulting in demolitions and takeovers of religious venues across rural areas.

Muslim students who attend universities in inland China are continuously monitored, barred from exhibiting ethnic and religious characteristics.