Contrary to exaggerated expectations, the Vatican-China agreement has a limited scope—but is described as “the first step in a process”
Vatican Signs “Provisional Agreement” with China
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Believers Coerced Into Leaving Zion Church
Before the shutdown of Beijing’s Zion Church earlier this month, authorities made numerous attempts at coercing believers to leave the church.
Believers Arrested for Protesting Against Cross Removal (Video)
Local authorities forcibly removed the cross from a government-approved Protestant church in Henan’s Dengfeng city, provoking protests from members of the congregation.
Handicraft Production Base Converted Into a Camp (Video)
A composite of 16 buildings, where ethnic handicrafts were manufactured, has now been converted into a “transformation through education” camp in Xinjiang.
Mosque Demolished, Nearby Hui Residents Forced Out (VIDEOS)
An under-construction mosque in Gansu was demolished and Muslims living nearby were forced to relocate elsewhere.
Government Employees Fired For Requesting Bail For Uyghurs
In a country where connections can get you anywhere, the “transformation through education” camps in China are off-limits.
84 Congregation Sites in Henan Shut Down (VIDEO)
After forcing religious heads to remove crosses from their government-approved Three-Self churches, authorities are now shutting down churches and other congregation sites.
China Illegally Monitors Abroad Cell Phones of Foreigners in Contact with The Church of Almighty God
An Indian college student started doing research on The Church of Almighty God and downloaded its application in India. Shortly, he was messaged by the Chinese National Cybersecurity Agency, and offered money if he would disclose the names of the Church’s members he was in contact with
Village “Beautification” Project Gone Wrong
Government officials ordered to modify a new Buddhist-themed mural in Shanxi Province, claiming that it was a serious “political issue.”
Xinjiang Residents Forced to Get Bar Codes For Tools
It is now mandatory to have Quick Response codes for tools such as household ironware, gas tanks, and power tools. Failure to comply leads to punishment.