Devotees allegedly defrauded by the leaders insist they are not victims and that there was no fraud. The court refuses to hear them.
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China, National Crackdown on Master Di Shen’s Buddhist Group
Beginning on May 29, a large police operation targets a group labeled as xie jiao for political reasons.
Linfen Covenant Home Church Protests Sentences Imposed on Its Leaders
Pastor Li Jie, Elder Han Xiaodong, and Elder Wan Qiang were sentenced to jail penalties for “fraud.”
Hong Kong: If Your Employee Criticizes the CCP, Your Restaurant Will Be Closed
New measures also apply to gaming centers, market stalls, and even funeral parlors.
China, A Mammoth Report on the Internet Announces Increased Surveillance
278 pages about the web and the “rule of law” emphasize that the authorities regard cyberspace’s “increasing diversity of opinions” as a problem.
Heavy Jail Penalties in the Linfen Golden Lampstand Church Case
Brother Li Shuangping was sentenced to nine years and two months in prison. Another nine Christians were also punished.
“Reversed Front: Bonfire” in Hong Kong: Play a Mobile Game, Go to Jail
Why is the CCP so fearful of what is, after all, just a humorous game about the conflict between China and “separatists”?
Anhui, Three-Self Church Repressed for Resisting Surveillance Cameras
Not even being part of the government-controlled Christian organization protects communities with a modicum of independence from repression.
China, Police Action Hit Branches of Zion Church Nationwide
Despite facing persecution, the Beijing Zion Church has expanded to multiple provinces. Now, the authorities are intensifying their crackdown on all branches.
Shuiyuexing: Another UFO Religion Repressed as a Xie Jiao in China
Police are searching for members of a Taiwan-based mix of Scientology and UFO lore across the country.