Three-Self churches ordered to change extensively, replacing religious symbols with communist paraphernalia. If the Party is not satisfied, they risk being closed.
Sinicization of religions
Educating Uyghur Children in Xinjiang: Han Teacher’s Experience
Thousands of inner China teachers have been recruited to help with CCP’s “sinicization” efforts in Xinjiang. Many wanted to leave as soon as they arrived.
A Politburo Member’s Visit to Henan Leaves a Trail of Stifled Religious Venues
Eager to prove to higher-ups their gusto in suppressing religions, Xingyang city authorities shattered numerous Christian and folk religion places of worship.
“Sinicization” of State-Controlled Churches: Patriotism Instead of Bible
CCP is invading Three-Self churches: propaganda introduced into sermons, communist symbols replace crosses; even architectural style of buildings is changed.
Follow the Party Line or Face Demolition
Buddhist and Taoist temples fall victim to increasing religious suppression in the name of “sinicization.” If not destroyed, they are turned into propaganda venues.
CCP’s Plan to Assimilate Muslims Leaves No Stone Unturned
Outside Xinjiang, in the provinces with a high concentration of Muslims, Chinese symbols and traditions are increasingly taking over anything Islam-related.
“Sinicizing” the Bible: Jesus, Apparently, Was a Socialist
The CCP is forcing clergy to interpret the Bible according to the core socialist values, transforming the Christian doctrine so that it exists in name only.
“Sinicization” of the Hui by Removing Symbols
Anything Islam-related must go: more reports on the Chinese Muslim minority being gradually deprived of any religious and cultural identity.
Tomb Sweeping to Inherit the Revolutionary Gene
While suppressing religions and non-Chinese customs, the CCP is substituting them with traditional native holidays with red overtones.
“Sinicization” Folly: Confucius Head on a Buddhist Statue
CCP is reaching new highs in making religions more Chinese: the statue of “First Guanyin of Shandong” gets a facelift, in the most literal sense of the word.