A conference in Beijing on April 8 confirmed that possible excesses in setting animals free are used as a pretext for a stricter control of Buddhist practices.
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Beijing, Family of Three Sentenced for Practicing Falun Gong
Yu Shikun, her daughter, and son-in-law were all found guilty by the Mentougou District Court
Surprise: Lama Humkar Dorje Rinpoche “Died in Vietnam”
He was “disappeared” in December 2024. The authorities announced he was dead on April 5 and now claims he died in Ho Chi Minh City.
Humkar Dorje Rinpoche: Leading Tibetan Lama “Disappeared” and Possibly Killed
The abbot of Longen Monastery and principal of a large vocational school closed by the government in 2021 got in trouble after his cold welcome to the false Panchen Lama.
Religious Activities by Foreigners in China: New Restrictions from May 1
We publish a short comment and a translation of the new and more restrictive Order no. 23 published on April 1 by the State Administration for Religious Affairs.
Bengbu Living Stone Reformed Church: Pastor Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
He was accused of “fraud,” a charge now liberally used against Christian leaders who refuse to join the government-controlled Three Self Church.
Xi’an Pastor Chang Yuguang, Wife Still Under Strict Detention Conditions
Their son reports about the difficult life in jail of the Xi’an couple sentenced to seven years for printing Christian books
The European Parliament Condemns Thailand’s Deportation of Uyghur Refugees to China
A resolution was adopted in Brussels. Bangkok’s surrender to China starts producing international consequences.
China Insists It Should Control Reincarnation of the Dalai Lama
Answering a new book by the current Dalai Lama, Beijing insists the CCP should control reincarnation of Tibetan lamas. It will find one for the Dalai Lama when he dies.
Decision Delayed for Imprisoned Yinchuan Preacher Ma Yan
His only crime is his consistent refusal to join the government-controlled Three Self Church.