Portraits, Statues of Mao and Xi Replace Deities in Temples
To save Buddhist and Taoist temples from demolition, believers hide or remove religious statues, replace them with images of China’s past and current leaders.
Half of Town’s Temples Closed, Believers Guarding Them Evicted
To implement orders from the central government, Liuhe town officials in Hubei Province are cracking down on Buddhist and folk religion places of worship.
Temples Stifled, Believers Arrested for Defending Their Rights
Over the past few months, multiple Buddhist and Taoist temples were forcibly dismantled or shut down in Hubei Province.
Guanyin Statue “Hidden” in a Giant Vase, Other Icons Demolished
The Chinese government is determined to destroy all outdoor religious statues in the country, regardless of their location – be it in a temple or a public square.
Buddhists Suppressed Ahead of an International Sports Event in Wuhan
Hubei capital’s authorities continue repressions against the religious under the pretext of “cleaning up the city” before the start of Military World Games.
Building China’s Image on the Ruins of Citizens’ Wellbeing
Ahead of Military World Games in Hubei Province’s capital Wuhan, the government is “beautifying” the city by destroying people’s homes and businesses.
Religious Suppression Surges Ahead of Military World Games in Hubei’s Capital Wuhan
“President Xi Jinping hates to see crosses,” declare authorities, as they clamp down on places of worship, in preparations to host the sports event in October.
Attacks on Religious Venues Surge in Hubei Ahead of Central Government Inspections
Provincial and municipal governments are intensifying purges against churches and temples to demonstrate the superiors their achievements in suppressing religion.
Share a Meal and Go to Jail
Sola Fide believers were arrested and beaten in Hubei, after having been told that even gathering for a dinner is an illegal religious activity.