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The Long Arm of the Dragon: Chinese Persecution of Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution

Since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) took power, the growing and systematic religious persecution in China has generated tens of thousands of refugees, who flee to democratic countries. The mere fact that refugees are granted asylum declares to the world that China is guilty of religious persecution. As the CCP has always presented itself as “great, glorious, correct,” how can it admit the fact that it persecutes religious belief and tramples on human rights? For this reason, the CCP has launched a long-term, systematic and massive campaign to harass refugees who flee religious persecution in China. ...

Italian Festival of Religions: All Must Defend Religious Freedom

On April 5, 2019 Mondoreligioni, an Italian festival of religions now in its second edition, was held in Rome, drawing representatives of religious groups from a number of countries to have exchanges by displaying religious literature and artwork, creative performances, and so on. The festival’s organizers, Italy’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Vice-President of the European Parliament, attended the event to deliver speeches. Christians with The Church of Almighty God (CAG) were also invited to attend. ...

Religious Suppressions Intensify in Shandong

As Bitter Winter reported last week, the religious persecution in the eastern province of Shandong is escalating. In preparation for a visit from the central religious inspection team, local governments across the province have dismantled crosses, demolished temples, and vigorously cracked down on house churches. The recently received information indicates that the investigation of and control over religious venues and religious believers throughout the province is becoming more severe, paving a way to even more intense suppressions. ...