A new regulation poses a threat to the existence of groups that view their founders and leaders as divine incarnations or messianic figures. The post Another Assault on Religious Liberty in Rwanda first appeared on Bitter Winter.

While Qigong has been traditionally recognized in the Sinosphere as a healthy practice, groups perceived as not supporting the powers that be have been persecuted. The post Who Is Afraid of Qigong? Repressing Qigong-Based Groups in China and Taiwan...

Further police repression against the Qigong-based movement is likely to follow. The post Chinese Communist Party Launches a Campaign Labeling Bodhi Gong as a “Criminal Gang” first appeared on Bitter Winter.

Their supply chains include critical minerals for the extraction of which forced labor is massively used. The post Dozens of Western Companies Connected with Slave Labor in the Uyghur Region first appeared on Bitter Winter.

Why is the CCP so fearful of what is, after all, just a humorous game about the conflict between China and “separatists”? The post “Reversed Front: Bonfire” in Hong Kong: Play a Mobile Game, Go to Jail first appeared...

China’s President waited a decade before meeting the highly loyal religious leader. The encounter was likely related to the Dalai Lama’s succession. The post Why Did Xi Jinping Meet the Fake Panchen Lama? first appeared on Bitter Winter.

China compelled them to leave their country. Exiled, they still speak with a powerful voice, Kunsang Dolma said. The post A New Book on Tibetan Women Writers in Exile first appeared on Bitter Winter.

China continues to “Sinicize” geographical names in an Indian state it claims as its own. Enough, says the Indian government. The post China’s Name War in Indian Arunachal Pradesh Continues first appeared on Bitter Winter.

Media often remain silent on religious persecution and discriminate against unpopular groups by calling them “cults.” The post The Fragile Balance of Press Freedom and Religious Liberty: The Harmful Impact of the Stigmatizing Language first appeared on Bitter Winter.

A mammoth document both praises the CCP’s work in the security field and calls for a more severe repression of groups identified as national security threats. The post The White Paper on National Security: Propaganda, Threats, and Promises to...

Then, if you protest, the Chinese will arrest you. This is what happened to Kelsang, a 42-year-old man from Dêngqên County. The post Tibet: If You Are a Dissident, We Will Cut Your Electricity and Water first appeared on...

Media Impact on FoRB and the Tai Ji Men Case The post Media Impact on FoRB and the Tai Ji Men Case first appeared on Bitter Winter.

The 2023–27 Five-Year Plan for Sinicizing Chinese Buddhism is reaching the end of its first two-and-a-half-year period. An event in Beijing discussed its results so far. The post Sinicization of Chinese Buddhism: What Does It Mean? first appeared on...

By publishing novels of their own, challenging the famous end-of-the-world franchise, the group presented its post-tribulationist millennialism.  The post The Jesus Christians. 5. Answering the “Left Behind” Book Series first appeared on Bitter Winter.

At a meeting in Wuhan, they were told they should devote more space to Xi Jinping and Party documents. The post China, Christian Media Mobilized for CCP Propaganda first appeared on Bitter Winter.

A training course told present and future imams that “Sinicizing” the religion means putting Xi Jinping’s thought at the center of Islamic activities. The post “Sinicization” of Islam continues at Full Speed first appeared on Bitter Winter.

After Buddhists, Taoists also drafted regulations to control the practice, implying more United Front involvement in the management of religion. The post Animal Life Release Control Extends to Taoism first appeared on Bitter Winter.

Bonhams auctions the collection and archives of Sir Basil Gould, a British diplomat who was there when the 14th Dalai Lama was enthroned in 1940. The post An Auction in London Highlights the Truth on the Reincarnation of Dalai...

At a training session in Beijing, museum directors are told they should focus on documenting that “border regions” such as Tibet and Xinjiang were always Chinese. The post China Mobilizes Museums for Propaganda first appeared on Bitter Winter.

An independent report denounces the company Meiya Pico for its role in supplying cutting-edge police technology. International sanctions should target it. The post Digital Repression Targets Tibetans in Tibet and Abroad first appeared on Bitter Winter.

The Pope proclaimed admirable principles that are antithetical to Xi Jinping’s thought. However, his diplomatic efforts with China did not yield the results he had hoped for. The post Pope Francis and China: A Difficult Legacy first appeared on...

Naïve Buddhists in democratic countries believe they are conducting genuine inter-Buddhist dialogue with a group that exists to advance CCP interests. The post China Buddhist Association: A Trojan Horse of Chinese Propaganda first appeared on Bitter Winter.

A conference in Beijing on April 8 confirmed that possible excesses in setting animals free are used as a pretext for a stricter control of Buddhist practices. The post China, United Front Calls for More Control of Buddhist Life...

He was “disappeared” in December 2024. The authorities announced he was dead on April 5 and now claims he died in Ho Chi Minh City. The post Surprise: Lama Humkar Dorje Rinpoche “Died in Vietnam” first appeared on Bitter...

The abbot of Longen Monastery and principal of a large vocational school closed by the government in 2021 got in trouble after his cold welcome to the false Panchen Lama. The post Humkar Dorje Rinpoche: Leading Tibetan Lama “Disappeared”...

L’affermazione che la legge “ha impedito 400 milioni di nascite” è considerata falsa da tutti gli studiosi accademici. The post Ascesa e caduta della politica cinese del figlio unico. 3. Ma ha funzionato? first appeared on Bitter Winter.

The claim that the policy “prevented 400 million births” has been unanimously rejected by scholars as false. The post The Rise and Fall of China’s One-Child Policy. 3. Did It Work? first appeared on Bitter Winter.

A summary of the growing persecution in the last few years of Protestant house churches, dissident Catholics, and Christian new religious movements.  The post China’s Religious Freedom Crisis Escalates: Christian Churches Face Comprehensive Suppression first appeared on Bitter Winter.

The radio and its website perform an essential function in exposing the crimes of the CCP both in China and internationally. It should continue its precious work. The post Radio Free Asia: An Appeal to the US Congress first...

Nowruz, the Uyghur New Year, is celebrated today by the diaspora. It carries a powerful message both for the Uyghurs and for those who care about them. The post Amsterdam’s “Lonely Uyghur” About Celebrating Nowruz in Exile  first appeared...