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Anti-Gang Campaign Targeting Believers in Full Swing

Anti-Gang Campaign Targeting Believers in Full Swing

Cities and villages across Shanxi are implementing special measures as part of the nation-wide “struggle to clean up gang crime and eliminate evil.” Promoted as a campaign against organized crime, it is yet one more of President Xi’s initiatives targeting religious groups and churches in China. 

Lao-Tzu Statue Demolished in Henan

Lao-Tzu Statue Demolished in Henan

In the wake of Communist Party’s quest for complete eradication of religious belief, the Chinese authorities are attacking the country’s ancient Taoist religion.

Almost 200 CAG Members Arrested in Anhui

Almost 200 CAG Members Arrested in Anhui

Some believers from The Church of Almighty God were taken into custody, and others were forced to flee their homes as a result of a special arrest operation launched by authorities in mid-October.

Underground Catholics Forced to Become “Official”

Underground Catholics Forced to Become “Official”

Authorities in some cities of Hebei Province implemented special campaigns earlier this year to crack down on churches that are not part of the government-controlled Catholic organization, closing down places of worship and arresting members of the clergy.

How Ubiquitous is CCP Intelligence?

How Ubiquitous is CCP Intelligence?

From sending spies as students to US universities to appointing informants to monitor religious beliefs of local households, the Chinese Communist Party has left no stone unturned in its quest for total control over everything.  

Nothing Changes, Four Catholic Priests Arrested

Nothing Changes, Four Catholic Priests Arrested

The communist government does not stop persecuting the Catholic Church faithful to the Pope despite the provisional agreement reached in September with the Vatican for the unification of the Chinese clergy that has given much hope.

Judgement Day for China in Geneva

Judgement Day for China in Geneva

The Universal Periodic Review of the state of human rights in China at the United Nations saw several major countries publicly denounce the CCP and a major demonstration in front of the Palais des Nations, with Muslim Uyghurs, Tibetan Buddhists, members of The Church of Almighty God, and Bitter Winter, united in exposing the Chinese persecution of all religions.