China Intensifies Campaign to Replace Christian Symbols with Communist Imagery

Under Xi Jinping, the Chinese government is increasing efforts to align religious practices with Communist Party ideology, targeting Christian symbols and churches.

The Chinese government is removing crosses and religious images from churches, replacing them with pictures of Xi Jinping and Mao Zedong.
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reports that China's 'sinicization' policy aims to subordinate religion to Communist Party ideals.
State-sanctioned churches face strict regulations, while underground churches experience harassment, surveillance, and forced relocations.
Children under 18 are prohibited from participating in religious activities, as part of efforts to enforce state atheism.
International watchdogs and human rights groups call for sanctions against Chinese officials for religious freedom violations.