Provincial governments intensify the “united front work” to track down and use overseas Chinese for expanding the regime’s influence abroad and suppressing dissent.
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Beijing Ramped up Crackdowns on Churches Before National Day
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Communist Party rule, China’s capital prepared a “gift” for believers by closing down their places of worship.
Ancestral Halls Converted into Communist Propaganda Bases
Nurtured through generations, sacred places for families to pay respect to their ancestors are taken over by the state for indoctrination, shut down or demolished.
Suppression of Believers Intensifies Ahead of National Day
Over 100 Church of Almighty God members were arrested during a nationwide crackdown before the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
Pressure on “Unruly” Catholics Rises Amid Hong Kong Protests
Fearing that pro-democracy demonstrations will kindle the spirit of Catholics refusing to join the Patriotic Church, the CCP expands restrictive measures.
Imams Indoctrinated, Forced to Spread Communist Ideology
While removing domes and the crescent moon and star symbols from mosques, the CCP intensifies control over imams and speeds up their “ideological transformation.”
Religious Prisoners Deprived of Visitation Rights
Denying jailed believers any contact with families, the CCP not only torments them mentally but also uses it as a leverage to make them renounce their faith.
Catholicism in China Discussed at a Seminar in the European Parliament
Experts convened in Brussels to discuss religious persecution and the aftermath of the Vatican-China deal of 2018, one year after it was signed.
Hong Kong Students Fight On, Despite Efforts to Muzzle Them
Schools enforce restrictive measures on campuses to prevent students from expressing their support to the pro-democracy movement.
Destroying Lives for the Sake of a “Beautiful Countryside”
Land expropriations, demolitions of properties, and even deaths are the results of China’s nationwide rural rejuvenation campaign.