Monetary rewards by the government nurture the culture of snitching in China, putting people of faith in permanent danger and resulting in the closure of churches.
Christian Faith in China
CCP’s Fear of the Ten Commandments
Allowing the Chinese to worship only the Communist Party, authorities are ordering the removal of the fundamental law of Christianity from churches.
Over 100 Believers Pressured to Agree to Church Demolition
When members of the congregation refused, authorities in Shaanxi still destroyed a state-approved Protestant church, under a trumped-up pretext.
Being Christian in Xinjiang: Suppressed and Persecuted
House church believers from Shandong share their experience of a perilous trip to the Uyghur region to check on how fellow religionists practice their faith.
Henan Expands Control over Christian Churches
A recently issued document calls for the closure, repurposing, and strict supervision of religious venues, exerting personal responsibility on officials in charge.
Sloppy Religious Persecution Will Be Punished
Since the control over believers has become one of the main tasks for local authorities, their work is closely monitored and evaluated.
Religious Drug Addiction Center Suppressed in Guangzhou
Anything religion-related is off limits in the country. Welfare and support centers established by believers or churches are closed down.
Christmas 2018 Witnessed More Destroyed Churches in Henan
Two more state-approved Three-Self churches are reported to have been demolished, and their assets and valuables looted during the holiday season last year.
60 Believers Guarding Church Brutally Beaten
Authorities forcibly took over and looted True Jesus Church in Henan’s Shangqiu city, arresting its director and detaining her for 15 days.
Christian Takes His Life After Being Forced to Burn Crosses
“I have burned so many crosses. I betrayed God. What should I do?” These were the final words uttered by Wen Weiquan before he committed suicide.