The government forcibly demolishes residences and farms under the pretext of “restoring arable land,” destroying people’s lives, forcing them into poverty.
Testimonies China
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.
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.
Collateral Victims of Religious Suppression
On top of countless tortured to death for their belief, some people in China choose death over life without faith or die attempting to escape persecution.
Ancient Folk Traditions Deemed Illegal by the CCP
People making offerings and sacrifices or praying for blessings are punished as part of the authorities’ drive to “eliminate feudal superstition.”
Church of Almighty God Member Pressured to Spy on Co-Believers
Police in China terrorize the religious into becoming agents to collect information about people who escaped religious persecution to foreign countries.
Tormented Jehovah’s Witnesses Missionaries Leave China
Believers from South Korea are packing their things and get ready to go home to escape CCP’s persecutions and harassment they face every day because of their faith.