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China bans online evangelization and ‘foreign collusion’ by clerics
Chinese authorities have issued new rules governing the online conduct of religious leaders in the country, banning unauthorized streaming of liturgies, children’s catechesis, and “collusion with overseas forces” through any online activity.Credit: Alamy.The Code of Conduct for Religious Teachers and Personnel, issued by the State Administration of Religious Affairs on an unspecified date, was published by Chinese state media on Sept. 15.The cod…
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La CroixIn a text aimed at "sining" beliefs, on Tuesday Beijing elaborated on the "on-line behaviour of religious personnel" measures.
China tightens control over online religious activities
China unveiled new rules Tuesday restricting religious activity on social media, requiring permits to preach on WeChat and banning the use of artificial intelligence to proselytise. The “Online Conduct Rules for Religious Personnel” were detailed by the National Religious Affairs Administration, a government body regulating religious practices in China. Religious figures are banned from preaching […] The post China tightens control over online r…
The Chinese government has announced new regulations restricting religious activity on social media. The rules, published by the National Administration of Religious Affairs, impose heavy restrictions on the sharing of religious content, particularly on popular platforms like WeChat. Under the new regulations, religious figures will be prohibited from delivering sermons through WeChat groups, Moments posts, live broadcasts, short videos, or onli…
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