Tag: China restrictions
Two Tibetan monks arrested, held with no word to their family
Tenzin Norbu and Wangchen Nyima, who are brothers, were arrested on Aug. 15, 2021, and are being held in a prison in Tawu
In some parts of China, Christmas is forbidden for being ‘Western...
The report said ‘cosmetic’ celebrations of Christmas are photographed and broadcasted to falsely argue that there are no prohibitions
China bans online religious activities without prior government approval
Online religious activities, including Masses, homilies, and prayers, will be banned in China starting March 2022
Turnout low in Hong Kong’s first election after Beijing ruling on...
Just over 1.3 million registered voters, or 29.28 percent, had cast their ballots in geographical constituencies by 9.30 p.m.
Tibetan monk given 5-year prison term for sharing teachings by Dalai...
Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is widely reviled by Chinese leaders as a separatist intent on splitting Tibet
Tibetan writer given 10-year prison term in secret trial
The writer has been described as an “open-minded individual who advocates the preservation of Tibetan language, religion and culture”
Hong Kong libraries remove books for ‘violating’ national security law
More than 100 titles are believed to have disappeared from Hong Kong's network of public libraries since July 1, 2020
Foreign journalists fear further trouble under Hong Kong security law
Foreign correspondents in Hong Kong say sources are far less willing to talk to them since the citywide crackdown on public dissent
Amnesty International closes office in Hong Kong amid crackdown on dissent
The announcement came after police surrounded marathon runners and demanded that they remove the slogan "Go Hong Kong!"
Bible, Quran apps removed from Apple app store for China, legal...
Religious groups are strictly regulated under Chinese law and clergy can face legal penalties if they do not register with the government