On November 2, during a rally “Stand with Hong Kong,” civils society organizations urged the South Korean government to back the pro-democracy movement.
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On CCP’s Orders, Bible Characters “Reborn” as Ancient Chinese
A state-run Christian monthly “sinicized” biblical stories, where Jesus is shown wearing traditional Han attire and Mary is personified as an ancient Chinese woman.
30 Believers Sentenced to Long Terms in Prison
Two courts in Sichuan sentenced a group of Church of Almighty God members to prison – from four and a half to 11 years – and punished them with exorbitant fines.
A New Document War at the UN: The Free World vs China on Xinjiang
Led by Britain, 23 countries denounce mass detention of Uyghurs. China mobilizes its usual Axis of Shame to react. Sadly, a few European Countries, including Italy, did not sign the critical document.
Every Word of Support to Hong Kong Silenced in Mainland China
To prevent people from knowing the truth about the pro-democracy protests, the CCP controls online comments, restricts citizens’ and officials’ travels.
Bishop Shao Zhumin Once Again Taken in for Indoctrination
The bishop of Wenzhou Diocese, detained repeatedly for refusing to join the Patriotic Catholic Church, is under surveillance, forbidden to hold religious activities.
Chinese Refugees: Seeking Asylum in Italy
A conference in Milan’s Town Hall highlights religious persecution in China and the problems encountered by refugees.
South Korea-Affiliated Churches Investigated, Pastors Arrested
The CCP is stepping up efforts to inspect churches with foreign ties nationwide, registering and surveilling believers to later implement coordinated crackdowns.
Bans on Minors’ Religious Activities Enforced Throughout China
Ever since the restrictions started being implemented in the beginning of last year, the young are not allowed to practice their faith openly.
More Bad News for the CCP: Uyghur Dissident Ilham Tohti Wins the Sakharov Prize
Unlawfully detained since 2014, the famous economist has now received one of the highest European awards. For the CCP, denying repression in Xinjiang becomes even more untenable.