Municipal governments are intensifying measures against foreigners and anyone with ties abroad suspected of using Christianity to “subvert the regime.”
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Bitter Winter’s Marco Respinti Receives Media Award at the Turin Book Fair
Our director-in-charge is honored for his contribution to religious liberty, as part of a day of events devoted to denouncing persecution and advancing religious freedom.
Henan Expands Control over Christian Churches
A recently issued document calls for the closure, repurposing, and strict supervision of religious venues, exerting personal responsibility on officials in charge.
Wartime Stability Maintenance for Navy Day
Increased surveillance of ethnic minorities and people of faith was implemented in preparation for the 70th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.
Over 50 CAG Believers Arrested Within 3 Days in Shandong
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Sloppy Religious Persecution Will Be Punished
Since the control over believers has become one of the main tasks for local authorities, their work is closely monitored and evaluated.
Xi Jinping’s New Little Red Guards
Young Chinese study president’s speeches and Party policies – from kindergartens to universities – to become the new generation of faithful socialists.
Zealous Officials Destroy Four Temples in One Village
Motivated by a visiting central government dignitary, local authorities in Henan are taking “religious work” to the new level. Anything to please the Party.
Free, but Not so Much: New Measures to Control Believers
The “five-on-one system” assigns officials and relatives to monitor each member of China’s banned religious groups who is released from custody.