Reports about arrested priests and closed down churches suggest that the authorities are not prepared to ease on the persecution of underground Catholic churches after the Vatican-China agreement.
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Anti-Religious Activities Amplified in Henan
A confidential document adopted by the municipal government in one of the province’s cities lists specific measures to crack down on religious liberties, including online propaganda and the promotion of “patriotic” clergy.
Gansu Authorities Prohibit Kindergarten Arabic Classes
The lessons were interpreted as being a “conspiracy against the state.” As a result, the Hui kindergarten was forced to drop the course.
Men in Black Demolish a Three-Self Church (Video)
Authorities hired over 100 men to demolish a government-controlled Protestant Tree-Self church in Shenyang city; about eighty of them were dressed in black and had masks over their faces.
Human Rights Activist Critically ill
The founder of a human rights website in China is in custody and terminally ill. His mother has been calling on the international community for support.
Pressured by China, Myanmar Deports Chinese Missionaries
Over 20 schools set up by Chinese missionaries in Myanmar’s Wa State have been closed down, and many staff members have been arrested and later handed over to the Chinese authorities.
Tangshan City House Churches Face Crackdowns
As per new legislation, over 150 congregation sites in this Hebei Province’s city are waiting to be approved by the government and have ceased their activities.
House of David Church in Guangdong Shut Down
Authorities also arrested its female preacher and seized assets from the church.
Another Prominent House Church in Guangzhou Shut Down
Authorities in this city of Guangdong Province have shut down various house churches as part of a well-planned strategy of religious persecution.
Mass Arrests of CAG Believers in Xi’an
According to preliminary calculations, at least 26 members of The Church of Almighty God were arrested during an operation that the authorities implemented in this city of Shaanxi Province in mid-September.