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  • New Religious Regulations
    Believers kneel in the rubble of their former place of worship. - Photo: ChinaAid www.chinaaid.org
    Believers kneel in the rubble of
    their former place of worship.
    Photo: ChinaAid

    As of February 1st, a new series of regulations on religion were released by the Chinese government. Consisting of six chapters and 41 articles, the restrictions require all religious leaders and organizations to demonstrate complete devotion to the Chinese Communist Party. For years, the Chinese government has controlled and monitored religious organizations. Under President Xi Jinping, this has become much more overt. The Party has been set as the official head of all religious organizations. Religious symbols are being removed, replaced by flags and pictures of President Xi.