A pastor from a government-controlled Three-Self church in Anhui Province has been under strict surveillance for six years.
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Preacher Sacked for Allowing Minors in Church
A preacher from a government-controlled Protestant Three-Self church in Henan had his qualifications revoked because some minors were noticed during the service he conducted.
Facial Recognition Checks to Enter a Church
Anyone who wants to attend a service in a government-controlled Three-Self church in Xinjiang’s Urumqi city must not only present their identification card but also have their identity checked by a facial recognition system.
Church Converted Into Factory
Authorities forcibly removed the cross from a government-controlled Three-Self church in Henan Province, closed it down, and repurposed it for an electronics factory.
Authorities Con Christians Into Demolishing Church
In two instances, local authorities urged believers to demolish church buildings due to their dilapidated state. Later, they prohibited its reconstruction.
Over 600 Crosses Removed in Henan (Videos)
In August, authorities in Henan removed hundreds of church crosses as part of the plan to stop an “invisible” spread of religion. The vast majority of these were at the government-controlled Protestant Three-Self churches.
Song and Dance Troupe Performs in Church
Authorities in Henan have forcibly overtaken and repurposed a government-controlled Protestant church where later organized performance with blasphemous content.
Three-Self Churches in Henan Looted by Authorities
In recent months, the authorities’ in Henan have shut down numerous government-controlled Protestant churches. In Nanyang city alone, nearly 20 of them have been closed down.
Churches Converted into Entertainment Venues
Government controlled Three-Self Patriotic Movement churches are being seized by authorities in Henan to be used as places for entertainment.
Crosses Removed Under Absurd Pretexts (Video)
Following the widespread removal of crosses in Henan, local governments in Jiangxi Province have also ordered to implement such removals; quite often using reasons that are hard to comprehend.