On President Xi’s orders, local governments across China turn some places of worship into propaganda centers to pay tribute to China’s communist history.
Ancestral Religions in China
Numerous Folk Religion Temples Destroyed in Henan and Hebei
China’s folk religion venues, an integral part of rural life for generations, suffer severe crackdowns, as the communist regime aims to eradicate all religions.
Folk Religion Temples Continue to Be Demolished Nationwide
Local officials are pressured to crack down on religions under threats to be expelled from the CCP and fired from their public office if they disobey.
Ancestral Halls Destroyed or Turned into Propaganda Centers
Under the CCP rule, any form of religion is banned: even worship of ancestors or ancient sages is banned.
Nearly 100 Folk Religion Sites Suppressed in Three Provinces
As a result of crackdowns launched in April in the provinces of Zhejiang, Henan, and Hebei, some temples were demolished while others repurposed for government use.
Folk Religion Temples and Ancestral Halls Suppressed in Hubei
Ahead of central government inspections and a significant international event, the province launched numerous campaigns against religion in 2019.
Fearing Family Clans, CCP Eliminates Ancestral Halls
Tongcheng county government in Hubei Province launched a coordinated crackdown against folk religions by repurposing family shrines built to honor ancestors.
Half of Town’s Temples Closed, Believers Guarding Them Evicted
To implement orders from the central government, Liuhe town officials in Hubei Province are cracking down on Buddhist and folk religion places of worship.
245 Ancestral Halls Converted into Party Propaganda Bases
Tongshan county government in Hubei Province is repurposing folk religion shrines, in which families have been paying respects to their ancestors for generations.
Ancestral Halls Converted into Communist Propaganda Bases
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.