The CCP exerts an iron hand at universities across China in an attempt to make them “more patriotic.” Teachers and staff are expelled at the slightest suspicion of their faith.
Anti-Religion Activity in Schools
Xinjiang School Teacher Fired For Personal Online Chat
In a conversation with a friend, the teacher had expressed exhaustion with the local government and disapproved of the CCP’s policies. As a result, he lost his job, and his colleagues at school are subjected to strict control.
Shanxi Authorities Censor Sunday School Content
All references to God and religion were removed from the reading materials for children, including the Ten Commandments.
Children Forced to Undergo Anti-Religious Education
The authorities are collecting information on the religious beliefs of children and are forcing teachers to impart CCP propaganda during classes in schools and kindergartens.
Shandong Authorities Target Christian Students at Universities
Municipal governments are following in the steps of authorities in other provinces to discriminate against students who hold religious beliefs.
Anti-Gang Campaign Targeting Believers in Full Swing
Cities and villages across Shanxi are implementing special measures as part of the nation-wide “struggle to clean up gang crime and eliminate evil.” Promoted as a campaign against organized crime, it is yet one more of President Xi’s initiatives targeting religious groups and churches in China.
Religious Affiliation Causes the Closure of a Private School
Having undergone investigation earlier this year, the re-opened Rehoboth School in Liaoning was forced to close down for good, amid the threats to arrest its principle.
Gansu Authorities Prohibit Kindergarten Arabic Classes
The lessons were interpreted as being a “conspiracy against the state.” As a result, the Hui kindergarten was forced to drop the course.
Authorities Use Schools to Target Religious Belief
In several cities across China, the officials are intensifying their campaign against religion by carrying out propaganda work at schools
Pressured by China, Myanmar Deports Chinese Missionaries
Over 20 schools set up by Chinese missionaries in Myanmar’s Wa State have been closed down, and many staff members have been arrested and later handed over to the Chinese authorities.