Persecution abounds all over the world, but in few places does it happen at the scale seen in China. From large-scale internment of whole communi­ties in concentration camps to exerting social pressure on the smallest of house churches, China seems determined to stamp out religion within its borders.

The international community is beginning to take note of the concern­ing trends in China. It is beginning to discuss what can be done to encourage religious freedom in the world’s most populous communist regime. The US is helping to lead the charge, recently announcing sanctions on sever­al top party officials with direct responsibility for the persecution of religion.

Joining in that international discussion, ICC recently con­ducted an awareness campaign in Washington, D.C. to shed light on the issue of religious oppres­sion in China. While COVID-19 changed the typical format of in-person meetings and events, ICC was still able to raise awareness through virtual events, publica­tions, and virtual outreach to key figures on Capitol Hill. Read more: bit.ly/34lr2KH … See MoreSee Less

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