From April to June 2022 we recorded 86 incidents of FoRB violations involving nine faith groups. This period saw snap lockdowns across the country due to the spreading Omicron variant that, on top of the stricter online restrictions mentioned in the last edition, made life particularly difficult for religion and belief groups in China.
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During Q1 2022, we recorded 80 incidents of FoRB violations, involving at least 300 individuals and seven faith groups. On 4 February 2022, the world watched while performers representing China’s 56 ethnic groups carried the national flag and a female Uyghur athlete lit the Olympic cauldron. These scenes were supposed to “boast ethnic unity” in
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Welcome to China Voices, a CSW quarterly update on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in China. The cases cited in this edition have either been reported publicly, including from various websites in China (* indicates Chinese language links), or privately through CSW sources. Our special thanks go to China Aid, RFA, Weiquanwang (Rights Defense
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Welcome to China Voices, a quarterly update on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in China produced by CSW. As media coverage of China issues intensifies, we want to ensure that the voices and views of the people most affected by FoRB restrictions are at the centre of the conversation. We should point out that
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Welcome to China Voices, a quarterly update on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in China produced by CSW. This update is based on research and opinion from reliable sources* with first-hand information (**indicating Chinese links). As media coverage of China issues intensifies, we want to ensure that the voices and views of the people
China Voices: April – June 2021 Read More »
Welcome to China Voices, a quarterly update on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in China produced by CSW. This update is based on research and opinion from reliable sources* with first-hand information. As media coverage of China issues intensifies, and it becomes increasingly difficult for journalists and others to travel to the country, we
China Voices: January – March 2021 Read More »
