A Church of Almighty God member recounts to Bitter Winter his horrifying experience serving a four-and-a-half-year jail sentence, received because of his faith.
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The CCP intensifies control of postal and courier services, imposing especially harsh measures on shipments to Hong Kong, Beijing, and other “sensitive” regions.
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Thousands of Hong Kong protesters – some waving American flags – filled a downtown park and spilled out onto nearby roads on October 14, urging US congressmen to pass a bill that would sanction and penalise China and Hong Kong officials deemed to have suppressed democracy in the city.(Photo: Felix Wong)
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Fearing that the spread of Christianity will pose a threat to the CCP’s rule, authorities around Jiangxi Province increasingly suppress private religious venues.
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After a month of guarding the temple, residents of a village in Jiangxi’s Nanfeng county see it turned into ruins, as officials wage war against folk religions.
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China’s leaders believe that the main cause of radicalism – including protests in Hong Kong – is deficient patriotism and insufficient exposure to communist ideology.
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The CCP is mandating the five authorized religions in China to hold preaching contests that must include socialist doctrines and elements of traditional culture.
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Confidential documents expose plans to consolidate state institutions’ forces in cracking down on groups and activities associated with foreign countries.
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By vigorously manipulating public opinion, Henan Province intensifies suppression campaigns that have resulted in the arrest of over 300 believers since January.
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