Authorities forcibly removed the cross from a government-controlled Three-Self church in Henan Province, closed it down, and repurposed it for an electronics factory.
Government-controlled religions
Forced Surveillance at Religious Sites
Video footage from over fifty religious sites, where the authorities in Henan forcibly installed surveillance equipment, resulted in the closure of five religious meeting sites.
Authorities Strictly Control Church Funds
The provincial government in Henan has called for monitoring of the flow of funds at all government-controlled churches under its jurisdiction.
The Red Market: The “Official” Religions in China
“Official” or “government-controlled” religions are often mentioned in China. Five religious bodies are indeed authorized by the regime, although even their liberty is limited. Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter readers often encounter news about “government-controlled”...