After the August 19 raid, the leaders of Linfen’s Covenant House Church were placed under arrest on September 30.
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Release on Bail in China: Do the New Rules Really Make It Easier?
The September 2022 rules are hailed as progressive and liberal. But they are unlikely to improve the situation of those arrested for ‘separatism” or religion-related offenses.
China: Even Border Tourism Regulations Include Anti-Xie-Jiao Provisions
New measures try to make sure that border tourists do not import forbidden religion or “extremism” into the country.
Tibet: New Re-Education Program for Buddhist Monks and Nuns
The “Three Consciousness Campaign” shows that the CCP is concerned about the success of the Tibetan non-violent resistance movement.
Compulsory Military Education for Chinese Students
New regulations deal with teenagers from age 13, but in fact another ordinance had already extended the program to primary schools.
Hui Mosques and Cemeteries “Sinicized” in Qinghai, Yunnan, Beijing, and Shanghai
The campaign aimed at removing distinctive Islamic features from Hui Muslim places of worship continues in full swing.
Lisu and Nu Ethnic Minority Christians Arrested in Yunnan
Christianity’s success among these populations has been spectacular. This does not please the CCP. On September 16 popular Pastor Wang Shunping has been formally arrested.
Chinese Deprogrammer Honored by Xi Jinping
Liu Yanfu, the architect of one of the largest networks of deprogramming centers in China, received an award at the National Commendation Conference.
Wang Xinmin: Veteran Falun Gong Prisoner Sentenced Again
An appeal decision confirmed a verdict of 4 and a half years against a 73-year-old practitioner who has already spent 13 years in jail.
China’s New Rules for Radio and TV Programs Ban Dissent, Religion
Audiovisual programs should promote “advanced socialist culture” and support the regime, a new regulation says.