A Muslim from Xinjiang is detained at a “transformation through education camp,” and his company was forced to close down in his absence.
Testimonies China
CCP Persecutes Even Relatives of Believers
“Guilt by association” was widely used by ancient Chinese ruling classes against dangerous criminals; the CCP today is applying this rule to persecute religions.
Authorities Hold Passports of Catholic Priests for “Safekeeping”
Travels abroad for priests in China are restricted, and their movements are monitored via cellphones and surveillance cameras.
Detention Center Director Orders Officers to Torture Christian Woman
The prison guards at the Jiujiang city detention center subjected a member of The Church of Almighty God to severe torture and humiliation for days.
Authorities Pursue International Church, Deport Foreign Pastors
Officials in Shanghai have targeted repeatedly a church, established by a Filipino national, seeking to dismantle it.
A Government-Approved Church in Xinjiang Tightly Controlled by CCP
Not only local Muslims are persecuted in Xinjiang Province – authorities have set their eyes on Christians who are increasingly put under strict monitoring.
House Church Coworker in Jilin Sentenced to Three Years
A member of a house church in Tonghua county, Jilin Province, was arrested twice for his belief in God. He remains in custody after his second arrest.
Ancient Shrine Demolished on Chinese New Year’s Eve
A total of 300 personnel were dispatched to demolish the shrine in Henan on the eve of China’s grandest festival.
Authorities Restrict Christian Funerals and Wedding Events
Public officials in China are disrupting events of religious nature, following the implementation of the newly revised Religious Affairs Regulations.
Buddhist Temples Shut Down Despite Being Legal
More temples were recently shut down in Hubei even though they had their permits and documents in order. In Hubei’s Xianning city, Chinese authorities shut down six Buddhist temples in May. They claimed to be following orders from “above” for “clean-up and...