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Korean Church Media Association raises alarm over China’s new crackdown on Christians.

By Christian Daily International, Sunday, May 04, 2025

The Rev. David Lim, president of the Korean Church Media Association. | Christian Daily Korea

The Korean Church Media Association issued a statement expressing deep concern over new Chinese regulations on religious activities that went into effect on May 1, according to reporting by Christian Daily Korea.

교회언론회 “선교 대대적 제한하려는 中, 매우 우려” 한국교회언론회(대표 임다윗 목사, 이하 언론회)가 중국에서 5월 1일부터 시행되는 종교 관련 규정에 대한 논평을 4월 30일 발표했다. 언론회는 이 논평에서 “중국이 5월 1일부터 시행하는 ‘중국 내 ...

The association warned that the "Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Aliens within the Territory of the People's Republic of China" appear aimed at “significantly restricting missionary work within China.”

“According to available reports, China has managed religious activities, particularly Christian ones, through regulations on religious affairs. But these new implementation rules appear to significantly increase both restrictions and pressure,” the statement said. CP.