A popular imam was arrested for resisting direct government control. This time, Hui Muslims decided to publicly protest.
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Three Years After the Uyghur Tribunal Verdict: Where Do We Go from There
Renewed calls for governments to take the genocide against the Uyghur people seriously were heard at a UK Parliament event.
Daoism under Sinicization. 4. The Sad Life of “Sinicized” Daoists
Harassment and political indoctrination try to transform Daoists into mouthpieces for the regime—which also wants to control Daoists abroad.
Daoism under Sinicization. 3. The Fate of Monastic Daoism
Even the quintessentially Chinese Daoism is subject to “Sinicization,” resulting in suppression of monasteries and even tombs.
Daoism under Sinicization. 2. Sinicization in Practice
From 2018, new regulations have made life for religions increasingly difficult.
Daoism Under Sinicization. 1. The Road to Sinicization
To understand what is happening to Chinese Daoism, it is essential to explain how the concept of “Sinicization” was developed by Xi Jinping.
Guiyang Renai Church: Verdict Against Elder Zhang Chunlei Confirmed on Appeal
The religious leader’s family has been informed that the first degree decision sentencing him to five years in jail was upheld on October 25.
New Crackdown on Yiguandao in Guangdong
Both local and visiting Taiwanese believers were arrested and charged with being part of a “xie jiao,” although Yiguandao is not in the official list of banned movements.
Taiwanese, Western Taoist Priests Ordained by the CCP-Controlled China Taoist Association
Likely in perfect good faith, newly ordained priests from Europe, America, Taiwan, and democratic Asian countries in fact now “represent” a Chinese body under Party supervision.
Tiandao Forum: Business as Usual for the Pro-CCP Catholic Diocese of Beijing
Some had expressed hopes that Auxiliary Bishop Zhen Xuebin, consecrated with Papal approval, would change something. But the Forum was CCP propaganda as usual.