Buddhist and Taoist places of worship are continuously taken over by the government. Believers are dispersed, religion replaced with “red” cultural activities.
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Inform on Religious Friends or Relatives, Get a Reward and Keep Your Job
Arrest quotas, monetary bonuses, fines, other “stick and carrot” methods are widely used to encourage officials and police officers to suppress people of faith.
Big Brother’s “Sharp Eyes” Monitor Religious Venues 24/7
Each word and movement by believers now tracked, as churches and temples are included in the nationwide massive surveillance project for rural areas.
The Bizarre of CCP’s Crackdowns on Buddhism and Taoism
The government orders to change the appearance of temples, prohibits religious words and traditional ceremonies. Some believers end up in police custody.
A County in Henan Launches 5-Star Rating for Churches
A new control measure imposed on the government-approved churches threatens to close down any religious venue that loses points for disobeying the regime.
From Actor to Refugee: The Story of Jia Zhigang
He was once a famous actor in China. Then, he converted to The Church of Almighty God and escaped religious persecution by fleeing to South Korea. The CCP keeps persecuting him even there.
Church “Facelifted” in Preparation for an Inspection
Three-Self churches ordered to change extensively, replacing religious symbols with communist paraphernalia. If the Party is not satisfied, they risk being closed.
Exorbitant Fines Imposed on Landlords of Religious Venues
Anyone renting to a house church can be punished with a steep fine – up to $ 30,000. The measure, supported with propaganda, has left many churches homeless.
Accused of “Foreign Infiltration,” Japanese Jehovah’s Witnesses Deported
CCP is surveilling and arresting foreign missionaries across China as part of a nationwide campaign, forcing believers to meet in hiding and conceal their faith.
“We released 90% of the Uyghurs.” The CCP Lies Again, Bitter Winter Reveals the Truth
Xinjiang CCP leaders claim that the majority of the camps’ inmates have found “suitable work.” In fact, they have not been released but are compelled to work in factories built inside the camps.