Nurtured through generations, sacred places for families to pay respect to their ancestors are taken over by the state for indoctrination, shut down or demolished.
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State Violates Farmer’s Rights by Seizing Legally-Owned Land
The government forcibly demolishes residences and farms under the pretext of “restoring arable land,” destroying people’s lives, forcing them into poverty.
Churches Converted for “Civilization Practices” in a New Era
CCP takes over places of worship for new propaganda centers, aimed at instilling “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics” into people’s brains.
Burial Reform: Exhumed Bodies and Forced Cremations
The ruling to impose cremations in Jiangxi Province sparked protests, which the state quickly crushed. Some elderly chose suicides to be buried ahead of reform.
CCP Creates Ethnic Unity by Dismantling Islamic Symbols
Behind the picture of “a happy family of nations,” painted for the ethnic minorities’ sports games in Henan, hides the harsh reality of religious persecution.
Bans on Shipment of Goods Imposed to Curb Hong Kong Protests
Masks, helmets, umbrellas, and other “sensitive” items are no longer allowed to be sent from mainland China to Hong Kong and neighboring regions.
Villagers Fail to Save an Ancestral Temple from Demolition
After a month of guarding the temple, residents of a village in Jiangxi’s Nanfeng county see it turned into ruins, as officials wage war against folk religions.
House Churches Stifled for Refusing to be Controlled by CCP
Religious meeting venues that go against government’s requirements to joint Three-Self Church are sealed off and their pastors arrested across China.
Singing Communist Songs While Being Christian
CCP’s idea of celebrating 70 years of the People’s Republic of China – performances of patriotic songs and dances in churches. For believers, it’s an erosion of faith.
State Ensures that Children Stay off Religion on Holidays
The CCP strictly prohibits minors from having contact with religion, churches becoming forbidden zone for children. Even during their breaks from school.