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China’s Low-Income Christians Are Told to Renounce Christ or Lose Government Assistance
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Lesli White
In another attempt by the Chinese government to suppress Christianity, Christian citizens who receive social welfare payments have been told they must abandon their faith or risk losing the money they use to survive. According to a new report by Bitter Winter, a watchdog that monitors reports of persecution in China, this policy affects low-income…
Christian Persecution Watchdog Group Concerned About China’s Increased Control Over Hong Kong
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Lesli White
Christians in Hong Kong face constant threats in preaching a gospel of freedom in China, an authoritative Communist regime. News that China has enacted new security legislation over Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city, is raising concerns for a significant Christian persecution watchdog group. China recently passed “national security” legislation, which targets cracking down on sedition…
Coronavirus Pandemic Does Not Stop Chinese Government From Removing Crosses, Demolishing Churches
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Lesli White
The Chinese government has not ceased its persecution against churches. In fact, China’s anti-cross campaign appears to have gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 70 crosses were removed from churches since last spring and even more have been taken down in recent weeks, The Bitter Winter Magazine reports. A representative of the Zhuangwu…
Thousands Protest in Hong Kong by Singing Church Hymn
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Megan Bailey
Hong Kong has been going through turmoil lately as protests have swarmed the country over a controversial bill. The protests have been marked with violence, tear gas, and riot shields. One protest, though, was able to be a symbol of peace. On Aug. 23 Christians organized their first large-scale rally in Chater Garden where they…
Chinese Police Beat Christians, Bury Bibles and Destroy Church to Ground in Minutes
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Megan Bailey
Henan, China’s third largest province, is no stranger to violence from police. This month, a Protestant church in Henan fell victim to demolition and the authorities’ religious persecution. It was reduced to ruins in just over ten minutes. The next day, the debries were completley cleaned up and there was no trace of the church…
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