09 June 2024
Having originated in mainland China one hundred years ago, Yiguandao is a fast growing religious movement and one the largest... Read more
Topic: China
20 December 2018
In this interview, Hong Kong scholar Edward Irons explains the historical roots of the proscription of certain groups as xie... Read more
11 October 2013
The official monopoly over all religious activity by communities of the five state-backed religious headquarter bodies is gradually being eroded.... Read more
22 September 2013
Catholicism has been growing and providing social services in greater China, but the church's role in encouraging and engaging in... Read more
06 September 2012
Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity are facing significant restrictions in China but they are also finding new ways to circumvent such... Read more
12 April 2007
The relationship between China's government and the Holy See has greatly improved. But contentious issues – such as government control... Read more
14 June 2006
The Chinese government has been urged to recognise Judaism as an official religion and engage with it at a civic... Read more
09 April 2005
Few observers would doubt that attitudes toward religion in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have undergone changes in recent... Read more
09 March 2005
On March 1, China adopted the new Regulations on Religious Affairs, first announced by the government in December 2004. The... Read more
23 October 2004
While the presence of Western Christian Churches in China is a well-known fact, many people are not aware that the... Read more