Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Foreign Religious Activities in the People’s Republic of China (Revised Draft)
Documents and Translations
The Xinjiang Decision Against 18 Jehovah’s Witnesses—English Translation
Bitter Winter publishes the core part of the decision of the Korla City People’s Court dated June 30, 2020. For the background, see our relevant article.
Stop Uyghur Genocide: An Appeal by Religious Leaders in Support of the Uyghurs
As religious leaders and leaders of belief-based communities, we come together to affirm human dignity for all by highlighting one of the most egregious human tragedies since the Holocaust: the potential genocide of the Uyghurs and other Muslims in China.
The Axis of Shame, July 2020: The Countries That Supported China on Hong Kong
53 countries (including China) signed a resolution at the United Nations’ Human Rights Council in Geneva praising China for the passing of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
China Under Xi Jinping: More Ideology, More Repression
Introductory speech by Massimo Introvigne, editor-in-chief of Bitter Winter, at the plenary discussion in the Lithuanian Parliament on Lithuania’s strategy for Asia, June 18, 2020.
The Communist Party’s rule by fear endangers Chinese citizens—and the world
An open letter to Chinese citizens and friends of China at home and abroad
The Drama of Ethnic Kazakhs Persecuted in Xinjiang: Full Book
On March 3, 2020, Bitter Winter published an interview introducing a new book on the transformation through education camps, Gloom: Sunset on East Turkestan. Here is the book, translated for us by the author.
End The Persecution of The Church of Almighty God Now!
A letter from NGOs, religious organizations, and citizens concerned about freedom of belief and the dramatic situation of The Church of Almighty God in China.
English Translation of the 2019 Administrative Measures for Religious Groups
Bitter Winter offers the first complete English translation of these new provisions, coming into force on February 1, 20202. As we commented, they make the situation of religion in China from bad to worse.
An Urgent Appeal: Stop Police Brutality in Hong Kong
40 parliamentarians and dignitaries from 18 countries write to Carrie Lam