The violations described in CSW’s 2020 report have continued and, in many instances, have significantly increased. Therefore, rather than replacing the 2020 report, this new report focuses on violations against religion or belief communities that are under-reported or currently developing. It is based on in-depth research by five independent experts, which sheds light on less well-known cases and emerging FoRB developments.
- Study 1: Article 300 of the Criminal Law and Religions and Beliefs in China: from a Perspective Based on Legal Texts
- Study 2: The Chinese Communist Party’s suppression of Islam in China in recent years
- Study 3: The Church in the Mountains: rural churches in Yunnan Province
- Study 4: The impact of the Measures for the Administration of Internet Religious Information Services
- Study 5: The CCP’s Insidious Attack on Religious Freedom in Hong Kong
Together, these experts provide a wider and concerning view of the FoRB situation in China. This report aims to provide a space for the opinions of these experts, to amplify their voices as part of our current analysis of common themes from their varied standpoints and experiences. The examples of FoRB violations from these independent perspectives show the wide range and reach of FoRB violations in China. The objective of this report is to inform and inspire policy makers, parliamentarians, researchers, NGOs, media and religious leaders to pay closer attention to FoRB violations in China, and to consider what action they can take to address these abuses.
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