Chinese Christians are increasingly disappearing from public worship as President Xi Jinping’s government tightens control over religious groups.
CHINESE CHRISTIANS VANISH FROM PUBLIC WORSHIP AMID BEIJING CRACKDOWN
Chinese Christians are increasingly disappearing from public worship as President Xi Jinping’s government tightens its grip on religious groups, The Telegraph reports.
The report says Beijing’s “Sinicisation” campaign is reshaping Christianity to align with Communist Party ideology, with state-approved churches facing stricter oversight while underground congregations endure growing pressure. Some worshippers have been detained, churches shut down and religious leaders targeted for refusing to comply with official directives.
Families told the newspaper they continue to worship secretly despite the risks, while experts say authorities are determined to eliminate any organization viewed as challenging Communist Party authority. The crackdown reflects Beijing’s broader effort to strengthen state control over religious practice across China, with Christians who reject official oversight facing the greatest pressure.
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