Continuing its campaign to eliminate religions of all kind, Chinese officials have systemically been dismantling religious symbols from places of worship.
Regulation on Religious Affairs
Brand New Three-Self Church Demolished in Henan
Authorities destroyed another government-approved Protestant church for refusing to raise the national flag and sing the national anthem.
Religious Policies as a Means of Extortion
A local Religious Affairs Bureau in Hubei Province summoned local Buddhists to a meeting about the newly revised Regulations on Religious Affairs. Not only were they required to pay a participation fee, but also had to purchase national flags and fire extinguishers.
Buddhist Abbot Rendered Homeless by Authorities
After the temple was sealed off in March this year and all the monks were driven away, one of them kept coming back since he had nowhere else to live. Each time he was discovered by local officials who ordered him to leave.
Businesses Forced to Remove Religious Signboards
Authorities in Henan are coercing the owners at commercial establishments such as hotels and supermarkets to remove the signboards or face consequences.
Believers Arrested From at Least 14 Cities in Jilin
More than 100 believers in Almighty God were recently arrested in various cities across Jilin.
Henan Authorities Adopt New Measures to Curb Christianity
Officials are implementing a variety of new anti-religious activities, including the repurposing of religious venues, mobilizing relatives to “transform” believers, as well as extensive anti-religious propaganda campaigns.
Demolition of a Shrine Captured on Video
Authorities in Jiangxi Province mobilized over 200 people to destroy an ancestral shrine, wounding a dozen of protesting villagers in the process.
Companies Forbidden to Use Names With Religious Connotations
Authorities in Henan Province are entirely banning names with any religious words, forcing businesses to change them.
Christian Website Shut Down, Its Administrators Arrested
Authorities in Zhejiang shut down a Christian website in 2016 and harassed nine believers who used to run the site.