The Taiwan International Religious Freedom Summit very practically focused on what is possible, not chasing only what is desirable. A modest proposal can help that country to confront the constant threat posed by Communist China.
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Gansu: World-Famous Xiguan Mosque Is Also “Sinicized”
It is the last Muslim great place of worship vandalized by the CCP. It delayed doing so for three years fearing international protests—but the work has now started.
The Dreadful Daily Drama of Religious Persecution in China
Religious liberty is the first human right. It remains the public enemy #1 of the CCP.
New Campaign for “Sinicization of Buddhism” Starts in China
Chinese Buddhist temples and monasteries are told they should “Sinicize,” meaning “implement the spirit of the 20th Congress of CCP and Xi Jinping Thought.”
China’s Incredible University of Anti-Democracy in Tanzania
Leaders of African ruling parties are trained to follow the CCP in denying independence to the judiciary and cracking down on civil society, including religion.
A False “Buddhist Diplomacy”: State-Controlled Chinese and Russian Buddhists Support Each Other
Buddhist bureaucrats loyal to their governments attended an “international Buddhist forum” in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia. Putin himself sent a message.
Why Did Xi Jinping Mention a “Hard-Won Stability” in Xinjiang?
Decoding the CCP jargon, what emerges from Xi’s statement in Urumqi is that genocide should continue.
Three-Self Bureaucrats Enforce New Rules on Religion in Anhui, Shaanxi, and Guangxi
Lengthy meetings were devoted to studying the new “Administrative Measures” during the inspection tour. From Weibo.
Post-COVID Purge: Over 2,100 Church of Almighty God Members Arrested in Two Provinces
In Anhui and Jiangsu, as soon as COVID quarantines ceased, the banned church’s devotees started being persecuted again. Two died.
When Planes Crash: The Similar Fates of Prigozhin and Uyghur Leader Ehmetjan Qasimi
In August 2023, Prigozhin’s plane crashed—or was crashed by Putin. In August 1949, the plane carrying the leaders of independent East Turkestan crashed—or was crashed by Stalin.