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Number of churches affected by 'Sinicization' campaign by June 2025?
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Chinese•Sinicization•Jesus and Mary•Xi Jinping•Mao Zedong•Catholic•Protestant•Communist Party•US•Christians•CCP
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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.
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