Chinese Communist Party refuses to process applications for Buddhist and Daoist temples, then goes on a rampage to bring them all down.
More “Illegal” Temples on Qinling Mountains Destroyed
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Authorities Taking Away Basic Needs from Churches
House churches in Shandong are having their power and water cut off and their doors blockaded for refusing to join the state-sanctioned Protestant church.
Persecution Leads Christian to Depression, Suicide Attempt
What does CCP persecution look like? Shocking details of harassment, public shaming, indoctrination, and tracking illustrate the plight of believers in China.
Nine Church Leaders Imprisoned for Christian Beliefs
The church leaders from Inner Mongolia were arrested, and seven of them were sentenced to more than five years in prison.
Masses of Prison Guards Needed to Staff Detentions
Xinjiang’s mass arrests of Uyghurs and others in re-education effort creates demand for more prison guards, whom authorities appear to have trouble attracting.
The Golden Urn: Does the CCP Believe in Reincarnation?
A new book helps understanding why the atheist Chinese Communist Party claims it has the right to decide which Buddhist lamas are authorized to reincarnate.
Shanghai Closes Christian Orphanage on False Pretenses
Fearing damage to the Party’s reputation of caring for the most vulnerable, a private orphanage that sheltered and placed disabled children is shuttered.
A Poisoned Source: Why Is ChinaSource Attacking Bitter Winter?
Doubts were raised about the authenticity of a document we published and how Bitter Winter operates, but we were not contacted, and our letter to ChinaSource was ignored.
The Red Armbands Are Watching You. Everywhere
Reminiscent of the Cultural Revolution, China mobilizes citizen spies, vigilantes to “maintain public order” and suppress religion.
House Churches Shuttered in Northeastern China
Government officials have been going on a rampage to close churches that won’t join the state-approved Three-Self Church.