The Three-Self Church is not a real church but a political propaganda agency. Leaving it, however, exposes one to the risk of being arrested.
Sinicization of religions
“Xinjiang Is a Wonderful Land”: China’s New White Paper Recasts Control as Cultural Progress
Ignoring international criticism, a new document declares victory against extremism, separatism, and non-Sinicized religion.
Red Is the New Sacred: Xi’s Gospel of Sinicization
On September 29, Xi Jinping personally presided a Politburo special study session on religion.
China: Religious Leaders Asked to Spread “Chinese Traditional” (in Fact, Communist) Culture
A week-long training confirmed that the “tradition” the United Front wants government-controlled religions to promote is simply the usual CCP ideology.
Sinicization of Chinese Buddhism: What Does It Mean?
The 2023–27 Five-Year Plan for Sinicizing Chinese Buddhism is reaching the end of its first two-and-a-half-year period. An event in Beijing discussed its results so far.
CCP’s Chinese New Year Wishes to Religions: Get Ready for Even More Control
A symposium promises for the coming year more “Sinicization” and surveillance of all religions.
Daoism under Sinicization. 4. The Sad Life of “Sinicized” Daoists
Harassment and political indoctrination try to transform Daoists into mouthpieces for the regime—which also wants to control Daoists abroad.
Daoism under Sinicization. 3. The Fate of Monastic Daoism
Even the quintessentially Chinese Daoism is subject to “Sinicization,” resulting in suppression of monasteries and even tombs.
Daoism under Sinicization. 2. Sinicization in Practice
From 2018, new regulations have made life for religions increasingly difficult.
Daoism Under Sinicization. 1. The Road to Sinicization
To understand what is happening to Chinese Daoism, it is essential to explain how the concept of “Sinicization” was developed by Xi Jinping.