The Guidelines instructing religious communities to implement the Patriotic Education Law and increase CCP propaganda were immediately enforced.
Ma Wenyan
Coming in February: Harsher Religious Regulations Just for Xinjiang
Special “Regulations on Religious Affairs” for Xinjiang, of which “Bitter Winter” offers a full English translation, will further reduce the possibility of religion to survive, if not as a propaganda mouthpiece of the Communist Party.
Hui Muslim Poet Who Supported the Uyghurs Harassed and Beaten
Cui Haoxin (who writes under the pen name An Ran) was arrested twice in 2018 and 2020. He is free on bail but has now been savagely beaten by an “unknown” attacker.
China: Gate of Famous Beijing Muslim School “Sinicized”
The campaign to eliminate visual traces of Islam in Chinese cities continues unabated.
CCP Promotes Ma Minglong’s Thought as a Tool to “Sinicize” Islam
The 17th-century Muslim scholar is used to reduce Islam to a moral philosophy rather than a religion.
China Promotes a “Confucianized” Approach to the Holy Quran
Hailing the 17th-century Jinling School hides another attempt to create an Islam subservient to the Communist Party.
Gansu: World-Famous Xiguan Mosque Is Also “Sinicized”
It is the last Muslim great place of worship vandalized by the CCP. It delayed doing so for three years fearing international protests—but the work has now started.
Chinese Muslims Told Mosques Should Preach Communism Too
Just like Christians, Muslims should “Sinicize” more quickly, as they “celebrate” the 70th anniversary of China Islamic Association.
Church of the Rock: Wife of Detained Pastor Speaks Out
Hao Ying claims that the authorities refuse to schedule an appeal trial for her husband, Pastor Geng Zejun.
Church of the Rock: Pastor Geng Zejun Sentenced to 1 Year and 3 Months in Prison
Pastor Geng Zejun, the popular house church preacher, has been punished for his stubborn refusal to join the state-controlled Three-Self Church.
Ma Wenyan
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