The last active pro-democracy group in Hong Kong is under attack. Few have noticed the skillful use of the “cult” narrative against it.
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The Xuanzang Temple Incident: Who Was the Agent Provocateur?
A woman left in the Nanjing shrine memorial tablets of Japanese war criminals. The CCP seized the opportunity to promote a nationwide crackdown on temples.
Crackdown on Tibetan Buddhism in Guangdong
Dissatisfied with CCP-controlled Buddhism, believers invite Tibetan monks. This should be stopped, state Buddhist bureaucrats say.
Xi Jinping in Xinjiang: Why a Visit Unannounced and Under-Reported
A Uyghur activist looks at the truth behind Xi Jinping’s visit to Xinjiang: peace in appearance only.
CNKI: China Purges World’s Largest Academic Database
All its 60 million articles were pre-screened by censors. Yet, the CCP is now afraid they may be used by China’s critics.
Yang Rongli: Sola Fide Golden Lampstand’s Female Preacher Denied Treatment for Diabetes in Jail
Her family and co-religionists are afraid that Yang Rongli may “die of natural causes” before trial.
CCP “Celebrates” Dalai Lama Birthday with Anti-Religious Exhibitions
The campaign against the Tibetan leader had degenerated into a campaign against religion in general.
Hong Kong Singer Eman Lam and the Xuanwu Temple of Wealth: When the CCP Protects a “Cult”
The strange story of a controversial religious movement accused of having turned an independently minded performer into a CCP fan.
China: Posting Comments on Websites Severely Restricted by New Rules
Not only “illegal” but also “negative” opinions are now forbidden. Comparing the 2022 with the previous 2017 regulations shows that censorship will increase.
Uyghur Genocide and the Tajik Connection: A New Fight at the International Criminal Court
A team of indefatigable legal experts are pressing ahead determined to see justice for the Uyghurs. They may have found key evidence in Tajikistan.