Refusing to join the government-controlled Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, some priests in Hebei have been forced to leave their churches and now organize secret “guerrilla-like” congregation gatherings.
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Ancient Taoist Temple Demolished in Shaanxi (video)
Authorities ordered the demolition of the Yaochi Palace Temple because it supposedly “violated building laws,” the pretext often used by officials to crack down on religious meeting venues in China.
CCP Secretly Conducts Religious Inspection Across China
Since September, the United Front Work Department (UFWD) has launched its first-ever nationwide supervision program initiated by the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee to check on the implementation of religious policies in provinces and municipalities across the country.
Hebei Officials Compete in Eradication of Religion
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CCP Calls for Crackdown Against Whistleblowers and Media
According to an internal document, the CCP is tightening the noose around the flow of information regarding its persecution of religion.
Senior CAG Leader Sentenced to 13 Years
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Lessons in “Patriotism” for Disobedient Underground Catholics
Hebei authorities forcefully erected a flagpole with the Chinese flag outside the church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Zhengding, the residence of Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo, one the most prominent leaders of the Underground Catholic Church.
Liaoning and Shanxi Buddhists Report Cases of Harassment
Even the most innocent faith-related practices or rituals may cause troubles with authorities in present-day China.
Shandong Authorities Target Christian Students at Universities
Municipal governments are following in the steps of authorities in other provinces to discriminate against students who hold religious beliefs.
Henan Authorities Assault Buddhist Sites
Two giant Buddha statues were demolished in September, despite the attempts by local believers to protect them.