A Three-Self Church report to the 20th Congress explains that the new concept of “Sinicization” of Christianity means accepting the “Marxist view of religion.”
Internet concerts and live entertainment became popular during the pandemic. A new regulation puts them under strict control.
A new “political reeducation” system answers the protests against the detention of popular religious figures
After the August 19 raid, the leaders of Linfen’s Covenant House Church were placed under arrest on September 30.
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.
New measures try to make sure that border tourists do not import forbidden religion or “extremism” into the country.
The “Three Consciousness Campaign” shows that the CCP is concerned about the success of the Tibetan non-violent resistance movement.
New regulations deal with teenagers from age 13, but in fact another ordinance had already extended the program to primary schools.
The campaign aimed at removing distinctive Islamic features from Hui Muslim places of worship continues in full swing.
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.