China pays reward for reporting Christians and underground churches
China's communist regime offers cash rewards to citizens who report Christians and churches outside state control. Understand the details.
TL;DR
- China is offering financial rewards to citizens for reporting religious activities outside state control.
- At least 12 cities have adopted measures to encourage monitoring and reporting of Christian leaders and underground communities.
- Rewards can reach up to 10,000 yuan for information on unauthorized foreign organizations.
- The regime prohibits collective ceremonies in private residences, factories, or parks without prior approval.
- Digital religious activities, including online preachings and virtual ceremonies, are also restricted.
- A new law has increased sanctions, allowing administrative detention and fines for religious violations.
- The policy of 'sinicization' aims to adapt religions to Chinese culture and socialist values under state control.
- Only five religions are officially recognized and must be submitted to state control.