In a new book, renowned historian Wu Si debunks the myth that the CCP’s totalitarianism hinders human rights but promotes economic growth.
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“Rule of Law on Religious Work” Now Imposed on All Religions
United Front chief Li Ganjie has indicated the doctrine announced in April by top CCP ideologist Wang Huning as mandatory.
China Uses Artificial Intelligence to Eliminate References to the Tiananmen Square Massacre
Documents leaked to Australia’s ABC reveal an unprecedented effort to erase any mention of, or even reference to, the tragedy.
The Chinese Communist Party Insists: Marxism Is Compatible with Prosperity
Once again, Xi Jinping and the CCP have no patience with those who claim China’s economy and its proliferation of millionaires are not Marxist.
The White Paper on National Security: Propaganda, Threats, and Promises to Fight “Religious Extremism”
A mammoth document both praises the CCP’s work in the security field and calls for a more severe repression of groups identified as national security threats.
Wang Huning on Religion: Enforce “Rule of Law on Religious Work”
The CCP’s top ideologist discusses Xi Jinping’s “unique scientific understanding” of religion and how it should be used to support the Party’s domestic and global aims.
Religious Activities by Foreigners in China: New Restrictions from May 1
We publish a short comment and a translation of the new and more restrictive Order no. 23 published on April 1 by the State Administration for Religious Affairs.
China’s National Religious Groups Joint Conference: “Preach the Two Sessions”
The important gathering of the government-controlled religious bodies called for an emphasis on the latest documents of the regime in sermons and study groups.
Expanding the Notion of Xie Jiao in China: Now Even Reformed Christians Are “Cultists”
The case of Fuyang Maizhong Reformed Church confirms that the category of “organizations promoting heterodox teachings” may be expanded at the authorities’ will.
China’s Ministry of Public Security Reports Increased Anti-Religious Repression in 2024
Besides police activity and arrests, the Ministry claims it organized 56,000 events against “xie jiao” during the year, reaching more than 17 million citizens.
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