The government forcibly demolishes residences and farms under the pretext of “restoring arable land,” destroying people’s lives, forcing them into poverty.
State Violates Farmer’s Rights by Seizing Legally-Owned Land
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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.
Lao-Tzu Sculpture Concealed for “Violating Religious Policy”
Even symbols of traditional Chinese spiritual teachings are not spared in the campaign to eliminate all religions, as Taoist symbols and temples face demolition.
Church of Almighty God Believer Dies in Police Custody
Arrested for her faith, Ren Cuifang, 30, passed away on the 12th day of detention. After seeing her bruised body, the family suspects she has been tortured to death.
Zhejiang Authorities Demolish Temples as “Illegal Buildings”
Buddhist and Taoist places of worship fall victim to the government’s religion suppression crackdowns, which they execute on trumped-up pretexts.
CCP’s Campaign to Purge “Disloyal” Uyghur Scholars
Former president of Xinjiang University Tashpolat Tiyip faces execution, as Chinese authorities intensify the “study, purge, resist” crusade against dissent.