The regime tightens control over finances of state-approved churches, as a tool to limit religious activities to the minimum and ultimately take over them entirely.
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Chinese Persecution of Religion Denounced in the Lithuanian Parliament
An international conference evidences the repression of all religions by the CCP, with a focus on Ethnic Kazakhs and The Church of Almighty God.
Welcome to Xinjiang. But You Are Not Allowed to Leave
Through government incentives, Han Chinese have been lured to Xinjiang to accelerate the “hanification” of ethnic Muslims. Now, it’s not easy for them to return home.
20 Bitter Winter Reporters Vanished in the Air
Writing for Bitter Winter is a crime in China. 45 of our reporters were arrested. 20 are still in custody but we don’t know where – actually, we cannot even confirm they are alive.
For the CCP, Cultural Confidence Means Ban of Anything Foreign
In a nationwide drive, place names are purged to reflect “excellent traditional Chinese culture” and show the country’s resistance to the “worship of foreign things.”
68 Church of Almighty God Members Sentenced to Heavy Prison Terms in Xinjiang
The crackdown in Xinjiang affects all religions. The world’s attention is focused on the Uyghurs, but the CCP also persecutes members of Christian movements.
Face Scans for Mobile Users – Expansion of China’s Autocracy
Facial recognition further invades people’s lives after the regime introduced mandatory facial scans for all new customers signing up for mobile phone contracts.
Doing Business with Hong Kong? Expect to Be Punished
Companies in mainland China are scrutinized and sanctioned, as the regime enforces “stability control measures” to offset the effects of the pro-democracy movement.
China Is Clearly Unfit to Host Olympics in 2022 – But IOC Will Not Intervene
Ten U.S. Senators tell the International Olympic Committee that China’s human rights violations are incompatible with the Olympic spirit – they will not be heard.
Dissidents, Believers Jailed in Psychiatric Hospitals
Public security officers in China lock up people in mental asylums for money or to avoid the hassle of legal proceedings, subjecting them to years of torture.