Loading...
Market
China completes 'Sinicization' campaign in churches by end of 2024?
4
Chinese•Sinicization•Jesus and Mary•Xi Jinping•Mao Zedong•Catholic•Protestant•Communist Party•US•Christians•CCP
Resolution / Starting Odds
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Official announcements from the Chinese government or verified reports from major international news agencies
Story
Reports: China Intensifies 'Sinicization' Campaign, Churches Replace Crosses with Images of Xi and Mao
Oct 5, 2024, 11:27 AM
According to reports, the Chinese government has intensified its 'Sinicization' campaign, ordering the removal of crosses from churches and replacing images of Jesus and Mary with portraits of President Xi Jinping and Mao Zedong. This move is said to affect both Catholic and Protestant churches, as authorities seek to align religious practices with Communist Party principles. Reports from US government agencies indicate that Christians are facing increased harassment and disruption amid the crackdown on religion. Churches are reportedly now required to display CCP slogans at their entrances, reinforcing the party's ideology within religious communities.
View original story
Similar markets
Catholic Christians • 25%
Protestant Christians • 25%
Muslims • 25%
Buddhists • 25%
Bible • 25%
Quran • 25%
Buddhist Sutras • 25%
Other • 25%
Public condemnation • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
Sanctions or similar actions • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Successful legal action • 25%
Significant protests • 25%
Both • 25%
Neither • 25%
Strong condemnation • 25%
Mild criticism • 25%
No response • 25%
Support • 25%