Believers were arrested in several provinces from June to October after prolonged surveillance and pursuing tip-offs from residents.
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Elderly Man Dies Protesting Temple Demolition in Anhui Province
Buddhist and folk religion temples continue to be destroyed across the eastern province of Anhui, as their guardians face government threats and police violence.
Nearly 550 Protestant Venues Shut Down in Jiangsu Province
During a six-month crackdown last year, authorities merged and repurposed places of worship using threats, intimidations, and other deceitful methods.
Police Harass and Beat Believers Protecting Temples
Authorities in Anhui Province use force against people who try to prevent demolitions of their worship venues.
Crosses Toppled from Over 900 Three-Self Churches in Anhui
Throughout the province, local authorities cracked down on state-run Protestant churches to implement the central government’s order to eliminate crosses.
Several State-Run Protestant Churches Demolished in June
Three-Self churches in Anhui, Henan, and Jilin provinces were leveled to the ground on government orders, bullying and injuring congregation members in the process.
Bans on Buddhist Printed Materials Intensify Across China
The CCP blocks the publication, sale, and dissemination of all Buddhist books and other publications not approved by the state.
How China Exploits Prisoners to Make Goods for Export
Members of The Church of Almighty God share their experience manufacturing goods for foreign companies while serving time in prison for their faith.
Folk Religion Temples Continue to Be Demolished Nationwide
Local officials are pressured to crack down on religions under threats to be expelled from the CCP and fired from their public office if they disobey.
Crosses Removed from over 250 Churches in Anhui Province
Provincial authorities ordered to eradicate crosses “no matter what,” and in four months, many state-run Protestant churches were left without them.
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