Dissidents, the religious, anyone considered “dangerous” by the state, end up on its records and are harassed; even a seven-year-old child and a dying elderly man.
China
House Churches Told to Replace God with Communist Party
Fearing that the spread of Christianity will pose a threat to the CCP’s rule, authorities around Jiangxi Province increasingly suppress private religious venues.
Tourism in Xinjiang: The Disneyfication of Uyghur Culture
The CCP brings seven million tourists to the “Wild West” of China, where locals are compelled to dance, sing, and pretend to be happy for the benefit of Han Chinese visitors.
Wartime Stability Maintenance for the National Day
In preparation for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, authorities throughout China spare no efforts to suppress dissent.
State Violates Farmer’s Rights by Seizing Legally-Owned Land
The government forcibly demolishes residences and farms under the pretext of “restoring arable land,” destroying people’s lives, forcing them into poverty.
Buddhist Temple Suppressed Despite Being “Politically Apt”
Portrayed as a model of “CCP support and patriotism” for paying respect to revolutionary heroes, the temple in Hebei succumbs to religious persecution nonetheless.
Catholics Face Obstacles on a Pilgrimage in Inner Mongolia
By refusing permits, blocking roads, and sending hundreds of police officers to control believers, authorities impeded the annual pilgrimage to Mozi Mountain.
CCP Preys on China’s Religious Refugees in Europe
After numerous failed attempts to extradite Church of Almighty God asylum seekers from South Korea, authorities try their luck in other countries.
September 22: First Anniversary of the Vatican-China Deal
Time for a sober assessment of the agreement. While it would be excessive to state that all Chinese Catholics oppose it, its application is problematic, dissident priests are persecuted, and underlying theological issues on religious liberty remains unsolved.
International Day of Peace at the UN in Geneva: How Persecuted New Religions Work for World Harmony and Justice
A roundtable featured, with many others, CESNUR and The Church of Almighty God.