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Uyghurs Secretly Moved to Hide Mass Detentions

Uyghurs Secretly Moved to Hide Mass Detentions

International media has already reported that Uyghurs are being transferred to, and detained in, other provinces of China. Bitter Winter has uncovered further details about the movement, and what we are learning is disturbing.

Sinicization of Religion Accelerates

Sinicization of Religion Accelerates

China’s efforts to sinicize – or “make Chinese” – all official religions in the country have gained momentum in recent months. Evidence of this acceleration is, literally, blowing in the wind.

Disappearing House Churches of Daqing City

Disappearing House Churches of Daqing City

From August to October of this year, more than ten house churches were closed by authorities in Daqing city, in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang. As a result, hundreds of believers have lost their place of worship.

Authorities Target Billboards Containing Word “Buddha”

Authorities Target Billboards Containing Word “Buddha”

China’s latest round of crackdown against Buddhist venues continues to intensify. Even shop signboards containing the Chinese character Fó (佛meaning “Buddha” or “Buddhism”) have been forcibly removed or painted over. The Buddhist supplies store was replaced by “arts...