From April to June 2022 we recorded 86 incidents of FoRB violations involving nine faith groups. This period saw snap lockdowns across the country due to the spreading Omicron variant that, on top of the stricter online restrictions mentioned in the last edition, made life particularly difficult for religion and belief groups in China.
Religious groups continue to be targeted with further government measures related to financial controls. The promotion of ‘Sinicization’ of religion has meant more domes and minarets of mosques have been demolished and more bishops and priests are coerced to comply with state-sanctioned associations.
In this edition, we highlight just a few of the individuals that face enforced disappearance, arrest, detention and harassment in relation to their religious activity…
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