Three-Self churches in Anhui, Henan, and Jilin provinces were leveled to the ground on government orders, bullying and injuring congregation members in the process.
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Crosses Removed from Churches Across Shandong Province
Ahead of provincial government inspections, local authorities ordered to eliminate crosses from the roofs of Protestant and Catholic venues from April through June.
Crosses Toppled from Two Protestant Venues in One Village
Amid the CCP’s nationwide cross removal campaign, a state-run and a house church in a Zhejiang Province village were attacked by government-hired security guards.
Patriotic Activities Mandated to Reopen Religious Venues
Places of worship must prove loyalty to the CCP before opening their doors after the coronavirus lockdown. Flag-raising ceremonies are obligatory.
‘We Choke with Silent Fury’
Buddhists are devastated as local authorities continue implementing the central government’s orders to demolish outdoor religious statues.
400+ Protestant Venues Destroyed or Closed in Shangrao City
The CCP continues cracking down on house churches and state-approved venues in the southeastern province of Jiangxi.
House Churches Suppressed, Believers Arrested in Chongqing
Since the coronavirus restrictions started to be lifted in March, the CCP intensified attacks on Protestant venues that are not part of the state-run church.
Must Raise National Flag and Sing Anthem to Reopen Church
Some state-run churches were allowed to reopen in China after a 5-month lockdown. But only after proving their loyalty to the Communist Party.
Hundreds of Policemen Sent to Demolish Buddhist Temples
The Chinese government continues stepping up efforts to suppress religions by demolishing places of worship.
Two State-Run Protestant Churches Demolished in Henan
As other venues started reopening after the coronavirus lockdown, places of worship remained closed in China. Some never opened—they were destroyed instead.