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The Yayang church is seen covered in scaffolding in Wenzhou, China, on January 9, 2026. The church in eastern China was scaffolded and had its cross removed, with residents and rights groups saying multiple members had been arrested as a national crackdown on unofficial Christian organizations grew. (Getty Images)
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The Yayang church is seen covered in scaffolding in Wenzhou, China, on January 9, 2026. The church in eastern China was scaffolded and had its cross removed, with residents and rights groups saying multiple members had been arrested as a national crackdown on unofficial Christian organizations grew. (Getty Images)
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Senior Fellow, Center for Religious Freedom
Paul Marshall
4 Min Read
A police officer stands near the West Kowloon court where Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai’s national security trial took place on August 28, 2025. (Getty Images)
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A police officer stands near the West Kowloon court where Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai’s national security trial took place on August 28, 2025. (Getty Images)
Commentary
Nina Shea
Nina Shea
Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Religious Freedom
Nina Shea
4 Min Read
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