New more restrictive regulations came into force this month.
Censorship
Christian Arrested for Criticizing Shanghai’s Zero-COVID Policy
Having followers on WeChat may send you to jail—particularly if you are a Christian.
Douyin’s New Rules: More Control Under the Pretext of “Protecting Minors”
Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, will implement stricter rules and prohibit “deviant” and “anti-government” discussions. All justified with the fight against teen cyberaddiction.
CCP: Comics from Korea Should Avoid Promoting “Separatism” or Religion
China enacts guidelines stating that popular Korean manhwa will be banned if they criticize the Communist Party or support “illegal” religion.
China, All Information Should Be Produced and Distributed by the State
Private companies will be prohibited from publishing or broadcasting news about politics, culture, sport, and pretty much everything else.
The Great Purge of China Legal History
China operated the largest data base of legal decisions in the world. Until it realized it offered ammunition to critics—including Bitter Winter.
Henan: Farmer Who Denounced Grain Storage Scandal Arrested and Tortured
Liu Xingguo from Baidian was beaten up by the police, who broke most of his teeth, after he revealed that statistics about grain reserve are falsified.
Chinese Incited to Report Those Spreading “Bad” History
As part of the 2021 Party History Campaign, citizens are mobilized to spy on “historical nihilists” who may teach or divulge non-CCP-approved history.
China’s Scholars Thorn Between Self-Censorship and Beijing’s Ostracism
Those who tell the truth are sanctioned by the CCP. Those still allowed to visit China and attend events there are asked to stop telling the truth.
EU Draft Regulation Against Terrorist Content Online: Dangerous for Religious Freedom?
Leading NGOs believe the proposed rules would encourage Internet giants to discriminate against free speech and “marginalized religious communities.”