Chinese Christians are not only being arrested for the second time in their lives, they are also being denied fundamental human rights.
Religious Liberty
Religious Belief is a Crime, Xinjiang Authorities Say
Authorities have issued a notice as per which, any display of religious belief, such as wearing a burqa or having a long beard, is akin to a crime, and “criminals” must surrender themselves.
Liaoning Intensifies Crackdown on Religions
Authorities in Liaoning Province have put together strategies to curb religious beliefs at a grassroots level.
Statues of Mao Placed in Temples (Video)
While countless Buddhist temples are being destroyed across China, statues of deities are being replaced with those of Mao Zedong in the remaining places of worship.
Ten NGOs Write to Xi Jinping: “Religious Persecution Should Cease”
An appeal to the Chinese President notes that the situation of religious liberty in China is worse than ever.
Families of Arrested Muslims in Ruins
Arbitrary arrests of Muslims in Xinjiang are having devastating effects on the families and personal lives of both the arrested and those that manage to escape detention in prisons or “transformation through education” camps.
Religious Belief Investigated in Schools
Authorities have launched a campaign in primary and secondary schools to investigate if children and their families are believers.
Religious Connotations Banned From Shops
In Henan, the authorities are forcing shop-owners to either change the name of their shops or shut down if they have any kind of religious significance.
Atrocities Against Uyghurs, Tibetans, CAG Denounced at the UN
Accredited NGOs denounce persecution and torture against Muslim, Buddhists, and members of The Church of Almighty God at the 39th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Expelled From Party for Donating Money to Temple
A village secretary who once donated money to build a temple was forced to demolish it personally and later dismissed from his post and expelled from the Chinese Communist Party.