Wave of arrests of Chinese Christians sours hope in nation’s new religion regulations
NANJING, China (BP)--Wide-ranging persecution of Chinese Christians has dashed hopes of greater religious freedom from the new law on religion that took effect March 1, according to a Compass Direct report recounting a wave of arrests in May, June and July.
New religion law in China: few gains, more restrictions
NANJING, China (BP)--China has announced that a new law governing the freedom of religion will go into effect March 1, according to Compass Direct news service.
Chinese government entities divided on religious reform
NANJING, China, (BP)--Tensions have surfaced between two Chinese government entities charged with regulating religion, Compass Direct news service reported Feb. 10, citing sources in Beijing.