From crosses on graves to traditional Buddhist and Taoist attire and even signboards of martial art schools—all religious symbols and names ordered to be removed.
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Undelivered Birthday Wishes: How the CCP Destroys Uyghur Families
Memeteli wanted to send a message to his sister Heyrigul for her birthday. But she has been arrested, and the CCP would not disclose where she is.
A Sad Father’s Day: The Story of Siqi
In the United States and other countries, June 21 is Father’s Day. A member of the Church of Almighty God tells Bitter Winter the sad story of her beloved and persecuted father.
Nearly 100 Folk Religion Sites Suppressed in Three Provinces
As a result of crackdowns launched in April in the provinces of Zhejiang, Henan, and Hebei, some temples were demolished while others repurposed for government use.
The Church of Almighty God Refugees: Remember Them on World Refugee Day
The world remembers refugees. Do not forget the asylum seekers who were persecuted and tortured in China for their faith.
Tibet, Tibetan Refugees and the Way Ahead
While we celebrate the World Refugee Day, a Tibetan scholar reflects on the history and resilience of 150,000 Tibetan refugees living in exile.
The US Uyghur Human Rights Act: The CCP Finally Unmasked
Signed by President Trump, it defends those who are persecuted in Xinjiang for their ethnicity and religion, and exposes the Chinese regime’s racist policy.
Persecution of Rebellious Catholic Churches Intensifies
Pressure on China’s Catholic conscientious objectors to join the Patriotic Church continues, as churches are shut, priests hunted down, congregations intimidated.
Over 90 Church of Almighty God Members Arrested in 2 Days
Arrests were made in May during unified operations in Shanxi Province’s Linfen city after targets were tracked and monitored using mass surveillance systems.
CCP Curbs Religious Activities Related to Hong Kong
Chinese authorities restrict mainlanders’ communication with the special administrative region while expanding influence on Hong Kong’s believers.