China Urges Tighter Control Over Christianity, Citing National Security
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China's top political adviser Wang Huning urges Christian groups to ensure "strict" management and oversight of religion to align with Communist Party controls.
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Wang calls on Protestant leaders to guide followers to be patriotic, identify with Chinese culture and socialism, and "sinicize" Christianity.
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Christian groups told to carry out religious activities strictly according to laws and regulations.
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Xi Jinping called for religions to study CCP history and adapt to socialism.
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US lists China as country of concern over religious freedom violations including crackdowns on house churches.