Sometimes called “CCP-ification,” Sinicization is the practice of making elements of culture more Chinese. China President Xi Jinping has made a constant effort to Sinicize all regions in China. This results in many departures from the meaningful practice of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and other religious groups.
(Beijing — January 27, 2026) Within China’s increasingly dense network of religious regulation, the “spirituality” of the clergy is being assigned a precise political definition. Earlier this month, the National
(China – January 26, 2026) On December 16, 2025, the 9th Joint Meeting of the 10th National Committees of the Catholic “One Association and One Conference” (the Chinese Catholic Patriotic
(Wenzhou, Zhejiang province — January 5, 2026) ChinaAid Association urgently calls on the international community to take immediate action to prevent the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorities from carrying out
(Beijing, China — May 15, 2025) In the backdrop of the ongoing tightening of Christianity in China’s online space, the “Two Associations” of Christianity of Beijing City publicly announced their
(Jiangxi – March 15, 2025) Recently, the Jiangxi provincial government has further intensified its supervision of religious groups, with Catholic and Protestant organizations across the region holding so-called “Comprehensive and
Bishop Joseph Cai Bingrui Transferred to Fuzhou Diocese (Fujian, China – March 5, 2025) Bishop Joseph Cai Bingrui has been transferred from Xiamen to the Diocese of Fuzhou with the
(China – January 7, 2025) Despite Christmas becoming one of the most popular holidays worldwide, its celebration in China has faced increasing restrictions and even outright bans in recent years.
(Shanghai, China – December 20, 2024) According to the official website of the Catholic Diocese of Shanghai, a workshop on advancing the Sinicization of religion in China was held from
New Measures for Religious Institution Teachers Announced (China – December 17, 2024) The National Bureau of Religious Affairs has issued new versions of the “Measures for the Qualification Recognition and
(Yunnan province – November 21, 2024) The Yunnan Provincial Official Christian Association organized a lecture on the concept of “God” in Chinese classical culture in Yunnan, interpreting Christianity through Chinese
(Beijing/Vatican, October 29, 2024) China and the Vatican have agreed to extend the agreement on the appointment of bishops. This marks the third time the two sides have reached a
(Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province – October 17, 2024) Recently, Zhejiang Province emphasized accurately understanding the role of the “Sinicization of Religious Architecture” in the broader context of the Sinicization of Christianity.
Sometimes called “CCP-ification,” Sinicization is the practice of making elements of culture more Chinese. China President Xi Jinping has made a constant effort to Sinicize all regions in China. This results in many departures from the meaningful practice of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and other religious groups.
