The targets of these restrictions include teachers and health-care workers, in addition to low-level civil servants.
Surveillance
Muslims in Xinjiang Treated as Terrorists
Although they are not technically living in prison, the built environment and the government regulations remind the Muslims: We think you are a threat.
Mandatory “Poverty Alleviation” Worse Than Being Poor (VIDEO)
When the state declares poverty no longer exists, what do you do with poor people? Hide them, warehouse them, keep them out of sight.
Registration of Christians Continues, Scaring off Believers
Chinese police stake out churches, register believers who enter, then appear at their homes for “inspections.” Fearful worshipers are staying away from church.
Attended Church 10 Years Ago? No Travel for You
Chinese believers are finding that their travel is being monitored or prohibited. They fear social credit system and growing pressure on family members.
Authorities Use Welfare Payments Against Tibetan Buddhists
Poor Tibetans lose their land, then lose their subsistence allowances unless they stop the practice of Buddhism. Grid Administrators monitor.
CCP’s Four-Step Plan to Infiltrate Churches in Action
The goal of the Chinese government is to create “religious” groups with marked Party characteristics by systemically transforming their ideology.
Landlords, Garbagemen Enlisted to Spy for Government
Beijing’s effort to monitor religious groups and other citizens to prevent “instability and disunity” taken to absurd lengths. Who is watching you now?
New Surveillance Program Tracks the Religious
“Sharp Eyes” increases the number of cameras on streets, part of China’s plan to install them everywhere, monitoring everyone, including people of faith.
CCP Monitors, Punishes Comments on Social Media
Authorities in China scan cell phones at will, and even the most benign comment – from years ago – can have lifelong consequences.