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, 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.
(China – October 14, 2024) Xi Jinping’s religious discourse has shaped the direction of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) policies, regulations, and measures concerning religion. At the Central United Front
(Beijing, China – October 8, 2024) Beijing’s officially recognized Christian churches held a propaganda seminar and the 2024 Fall Spiritual Revival Conference themed “Strict Governance of Religion,” entangling church and
(China) China has long propagated the misleading notion that being anti-Japanese equates to patriotism, and patriotism equates to being anti-Japanese. Officially recognized Christian seminaries across China held events commemorating the
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.