To escape the death penalty, he admitted that he took bribes and became “superstitious” himself. What he was really been punished for was his lack of effectiveness.
Xie Jiao Organizations
China: Even Border Tourism Regulations Include Anti-Xie-Jiao Provisions
New measures try to make sure that border tourists do not import forbidden religion or “extremism” into the country.
Chinese Deprogrammer Honored by Xi Jinping
Liu Yanfu, the architect of one of the largest networks of deprogramming centers in China, received an award at the National Commendation Conference.
Shanghai Uses Holidays to Indoctrinate Children Against “Illegal” Religion
Students in Zhuanghang Town were summoned to watch and discuss videos on “bad” religion and xie jiao.
Xie Jiao: China Updates the List—With Some New Entries
Article 300 continues to be applied to movements not included in the lists too. But xie jiao lists are not uninteresting.
Xi’an Church of Abundance: Crackdown on a Historical House Church
After 30 years of existence, the theologically mainline church is accused of fraud and of being a xie jiao or a “cult.”
Xie Jiao and Unauthorized Religion in China: Two Reports Note Growing Persecution
Both the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China and the Dui Hua Foundation quote extensively from Bitter Winter.
Zheng Xiangxing: From Biker to Falun Gong Prisoner of Conscience
The converted gang leader was tortured and disabled. Reportedly, he is still in prison, from where he may be released later this month.
UFO Beliefs Growing (and Increasingly Repressed) in China
Millions of young Chinese follow contactees who claim to receive messages from the aliens. Some end up in jail.
China’s Public Security: To Protect Economy, Crack Down on Illegal Religion
Top police bureaucrat explains why to implement the program of the Central Economic Work Conference controlling religion is essential.