Claims for the Communist Party and China’s historical superiority become increasingly extravagant. But they have consequences.
Communist Propaganda
Beijing Olympics: Domestic and International Propaganda Are Not the Same
A tale of two Uyghur torchbearers hailed by Chinese media, Dilnigar Ilhamjan and Memetjan Omar.
Atheism in China: Netizens Ridicule Propaganda Book
Bitter Winter reported last month about the well-publicized launch of a new book promoting atheism. But social media comments are mostly negative.
Chinese Schools: More Control by the Communist Party
A new document clarifies that the school’s CCP cell should take all important decisions, and make sure students are “educated for the Party”
Successfully Reeducated? Tennis Star Peng Shuai and Professor Gulnar Obul
The aim of the Chinese regime is to convert dissidents from captives to actors. Before the tennis star, there was the Uyghur academic.
New Year’s Resolutions for Chinese Christians: Praise Xi and Watch “Red” Movies
The Three-Self Church 2022 flag-raising ceremony told believers they should do their part in supporting CCP propaganda.
China Has a New “Great Helmsman,” Xi Jinping
The political implications of using for Xi a title so far attributed only to Mao are alarming.
Christian Pastors Told to Preach in Sermons Confidence in the Party and Xi Jinping
Christian Churches should implement the conclusions of the recent National Conference on Religion “immediately.”
Chinese Buddhist Monks Compelled to Watch “Red” Movies
As part of their mandatory study of Communist Party history, “Party movie classes” are organized in monasteries.
Chinese Communist Party: “Communism Is Winning, Liberalism Is Losing”
“A profound transformation in favor of Marxism and socialism has taken place,” the CCP says.