Uttar Pradesh, India: State Tries to Prevent Muslim Romeos from Marrying Hindu Juliets
A new law, based on the myth that Muslims are waging a “love jihad,” may also affect Christians and members of other minorities.
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Something New in Bitter Winter from December 1
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China Cracks Down on Religious Exchanges with Foreigners
A new draft law, of which Bitter Winter publishes the English translation, would severely limit the possibility of foreign visitors, including academics, to interact with Chinese discussing religion.
Falun Gong Banned in Khakassia, “Liquidation” Threatened in the Whole of Russia
The law against “extremism” has been applied by the Novosibirsk court, following lobbying by Russian anti-cultists.
Xi Jinping is fighting a new enemy—Genghis Khan
In Inner Mongolia, stone tablets on the great emperor have been painted over or destroyed in Hulun Buir, and his portraits removed from schools, while the CCP tries to rewrite history.
COVID-19, French National Center for Scientific Research: “That It Came from a Chinese Laboratory Cannot Be Excluded”
Europe’s most authoritative scientific research center has concluded that the laboratory hypothesis “is not a conspiracy theory” but a real possibility
Vatican and China Renew Their Agreement
The Holy See admits that “extremely painful situations” are not solved, but claims it is too early to assess the effects of the deal.
Pilgrimage to Mecca Allowed Only for “Patriotic” Chinese Muslims
New regulations on the Hajj by the State Administration of Religious Affair will come into force on December 1, and impose a stricter control
The Case of the Quran Floating in the River: Saving Holy Books from CCP Desecration
Qurans are seized and burned in Xinjiang. In desperation, some put them in the Ili River, wrapped in plastic, hoping they will be recovered in Kazakhstan.
