The believers were sentenced to years in prison merely for practicing their faith. One of them was just 19.
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New Unified Arrest Operations Target The Church of Almighty God
Over 300 believers were arrested in October and November, as local authorities launched new crackdown campaigns against this Chinese Christian new religious movement.
More Crosses Toppled from Christian Venues
For over two years now, CCP implements a comprehensive nationwide campaign to remove religious symbols from places of worship, documented here with exclusive pictures.
Catholic Churches Suppressed and Secularized Nationwide
Although Catholics who refuse to join the Patriotic Church bear the brunt of persecution, state-run venues are also increasingly abused.
Something New in Bitter Winter from December 1
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Exposing Religious Persecution Leads to Harsh Punishment in China
The CCP treats any disclosed information about its actions to suppress people of faith as “the divulgence of state secrets” and cracks down on “leakers.”
China Uses National Census to Investigate People of Faith
Enumerators of the 7th census are told to ascertain people’s religious status and notify the police about detected religious symbols and “suspicious” behavior.
China Cracks Down on Religious Exchanges with Foreigners
A new draft law, of which Bitter Winter publishes the English translation, would severely limit the possibility of foreign visitors, including academics, to interact with Chinese discussing religion.
‘Safe Village’ Surveillance Program Invades People’s Homes
An expansion of the “Sharp Eyes” project, the new CCP’s scheme offers residents surveillance cameras inside and outside their homes. But to what end?
Association of Disciples Members Arrested Across China
Crackdown operations targeting this banned religious movement are being carried out since May, resulting in arrests of its key leaders.