Despite the best efforts of the Chinese authorities, more leaks emerge of the logistics and the inhumane treatment, and the fear endured, by Uyghur detainees.
New Details of Secret Transfer of Uyghurs
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Sermons Censored, Donations Seized at Patriotic Churches
Even government-approved Three-Self church faces control of preaching, mandated patriotism, and control of finances, in ongoing “sinicization” push.
Fengqiao – a Maoist Revival to Attack Religion
Cultural Revolution technique revived from the 1960s pits masses against masses, brother against brother, faith against faith, to control belief.
Dalai Lama Gives Important Christmas Interview
He explains to the Hindustan Times how a decision on whether there will be a next Dalai Lama or not will be taken.
Muslims Forced out of Jobs, in Xinjiang and Beyond
Uyghurs working outside Xinjiang forced to return home, Huis in Xinjiang – to their places of origin, facing questions of how to support families.
Underground Catholics in Jiangxi May Lose Their Churches
Authorities are harassing underground Catholic churches in the Diocese of Yujiang, intimidating believers into joining the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association.
Anti-Muslim Repression Expands Outside Xinjiang
Using “terrorism” as an excuse, Beijing’s fight against Islamic religion reaches other western border regions.
Elderly Believers Suffer for Their Faith
House churches are forced to change locations to avoid being closed down by Chinese authorities, making the life of senior Christians extremely difficult.
Religious Books Banned and Destroyed by the State
New regulations are banning the sale of religious books, including the Bible, and churches and temples are threatened with the burning of scriptures.
Chinese Authorities Boycott Christmas
Churches have been ordered to get approvals to celebrate Christmas from multiple state institutions and people are forbidden from having Christmas decorations.