UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From china Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 China asks Tibetan monks to cut ties with Dalai Lama https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-asks-tibetan-monks-to-cut-ties-with-dalai-lama/101784 UCA101784 China considers the Tibetan supreme spiritual leader a 'separatist' who intends to split Tibet from Chinese control Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:36:00 +0700 Tibetan leader calls for ‘true autonomy’ within China https://www.ucanews.com/news/tibetan-leader-calls-for-true-autonomy-within-china/101755 UCA101755 Tibetans seek 'Middle Way Approach' formulated by spiritual leader Dalai Lama for the end of the Sino-Tibetan conflict Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:02:00 +0700 Restaurant explosion kills 31 in China https://www.ucanews.com/news/restaurant-explosion-kills-31-in-china/101733 UCA101733 The blast occurred in the northwestern city of Yinchuan on the eve of the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:36:00 +0700 China's jailing of pro-democracy lawyer sparks uproar https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-jailing-of-pro-democracy-lawyer-sparks-uproar/101724 UCA101724 Chang Weiping has faced repression from the Communist Party for his fight for human rights and equality Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:15:00 +0700 Book documents history of Catholic dioceses in China https://www.ucanews.com/news/book-documents-history-of-catholic-dioceses-in-china/101709 UCA101709 Professor Liu Zhiqing's study covers evolution of Chinese dioceses from the 16th century to the modern era Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:34:00 +0700 China accused of detaining dissident activist in Laos https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-accused-of-detaining-dissident-activist-in-laos/101669 UCA101669 Yang Zewei was secretly arrested on June 1 after he launched a campaign to end censorship in China Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:46:00 +0700 Chinese Christians jailed for printing religious materials https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-christians-jailed-for-printing-religious-materials/101607 UCA101607 The pastor and co-worker of the Beijing Lampstand Church were accused of 'illegal business operations' Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:35:00 +0700 ‘Rewards’ for Tibetans meeting China-backed Buddhist leader https://www.ucanews.com/news/rewards-for-tibetans-meeting-china-backed-buddhist-leader/101595 UCA101595 Many Tibetans consider Gyaltsen Norbu, the Beijing-appointed Panchen Lama, as an imposter Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:31:00 +0700 Bible students study China's Communist Party Congress https://www.ucanews.com/news/bible-students-study-chinas-communist-party-congress/101585 UCA101585 Students were told to honor three Christian figures revered by the party Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:38:00 +0700 Gruelling college entrance exams back in China https://www.ucanews.com/news/gruelling-college-entrance-exams-back-in-china/101566 UCA101566 Education ministry says nearly 13 million students registered to take tough 'gaokao' exams since lifting zero-Covid rules Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:17:00 +0700 Chinese philosopher joins papal academy https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-philosopher-joins-papal-academy/101560 UCA101560 Tongdong Bai is one of the three new members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:08:00 +0700 China landslide death toll rises to 19 https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-landslide-death-toll-rises-to-19/101536 UCA101536 Landslides are a frequent danger in rural and mountainous parts of China, particularly during the rainy summer months Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:07:00 +0700 Jailed Chinese activist urges fasting on Tiananmen anniversary https://www.ucanews.com/news/jailed-chinese-activist-urges-fasting-on-tiananmen-anniversary/101521 UCA101521 China’s communist regime has forcibly suppressed the public mourning for the victims of the 1989 crackdown for years Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:51:00 +0700 Eviction order for dam project irks Tibetans in China https://www.ucanews.com/news/eviction-order-for-dam-project-irks-tibetans-in-china/101492 UCA101492 The confiscation of farmlands will render people without any means of livelihood, villagers say Wed, 31 May 2023 17:14:00 +0700 Chinese Muslims clash with police to defend mosque https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-muslims-clash-with-police-to-defend-mosque/101491 UCA101491 Authorities were seeking to remove the dome and minarets of a 13th-century Arabic-style mosque in Yunnan province Wed, 31 May 2023 15:19:00 +0700 A 'costly' joke sends chills through China's arts sphere https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-costly-joke-sends-chills-through-chinas-arts-sphere/101454 UCA101454 Officials fined a comedy studio 14.7 million yuan ($2.13 million) for an oblique joke about the People's Liberation Army Mon, 29 May 2023 12:03:00 +0700 China launches database of Christian, Muslim clergy https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-launches-database-of-christian-muslim-clergy/101418 UCA101418 Rights group alleges the online system is a tool to assert more control over religions by the Chinese Communist Party Wed, 24 May 2023 18:39:00 +0700 For a better future for the people and the Church in China https://www.ucanews.com/news/for-a-better-future-for-the-people-and-the-church-in-china/101411 UCA101411 Let’s devote this week, and especially this day, to praying for all those enduring the worst repression in decades Wed, 24 May 2023 18:35:00 +0700 Chinese court jails pro-democracy dissident https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-court-jails-pro-democracy-dissident/101399 UCA101399 Wang Aizhong gets 3 years after being found guilty of 'picking quarrels and stirring up trouble' Tue, 23 May 2023 15:28:00 +0700 China upholds jail term for poet linked to Falun Gong https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-upholds-jail-term-for-poet-linked-to-falun-gong/101391 UCA101391 Xu Na has been arrested, jailed and abused multiple times since 1990 Tue, 23 May 2023 10:52:00 +0700 Business suffers in China as national security trumps all https://www.ucanews.com/news/business-suffers-in-china-as-national-security-trumps-all/101378 UCA101378 China's upper echelons of power are stacked with Xi's allies after he secured a third term last year Sat, 20 May 2023 11:59:00 +0700 5 Chinese Christians held for ‘illegal gatherings’ get bail https://www.ucanews.com/news/5-chinese-christians-held-for-illegal-gatherings-get-bail/101324 UCA101324 Ethnic Nu and Lisu Christians targeted for not joining state-run church, rights group says Tue, 16 May 2023 15:08:00 +0700 China jails US citizen for life on spying charges https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-jails-us-citizen-for-life-on-spying-charges/101320 UCA101320 China amended its anti-espionage law, broadening its scope, the definition of spying and banning the transfer of any data Tue, 16 May 2023 12:29:00 +0700 China accused of hushing up failings on 2008 earthquake https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-accused-of-hushing-up-failings-on-2008-earthquake/101313 UCA101313 Parents of schoolchildren say their complaints have been ignored and they are not allowed to mourn on disaster sites Mon, 15 May 2023 17:57:00 +0700 China demands ‘total loyalty’ from state-run churches https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-demands-total-loyalty-from-state-run-churches/101292 UCA101292 The annual inspection of churches and license renewal are seen as measures to 'governing religion according to the law' Fri, 12 May 2023 17:14:00 +0700 China bans art installation inspired by lockdown video https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-bans-art-installation-inspired-by-lockdown-video/101270 UCA101270 A viral video in 2002 showed Shanghai resident opposing his forced isolation by police after testing negative for Covid-19 Thu, 11 May 2023 10:41:00 +0700 Chinese officials stress sinicization during Shanghai church visit https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-officials-stress-sinicization-during-shanghai-church-visit/101264 UCA101264 New Shanghai bishop, who leads state-initiated organizations, was installed without a papal mandate Wed, 10 May 2023 14:58:00 +0700 China’s exit ban on activists, dissidents triggers uproar https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-exit-ban-on-activists-dissidents-triggers-uproar/101259 UCA101259 The communist regime uses the controversial ban to silence critics, rights groups say Wed, 10 May 2023 11:30:00 +0700 Chinese Christians face hefty fines for ‘illegal gatherings’ https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-christians-face-hefty-fines-for-illegal-gatherings/101239 UCA101239 Christian pastor and his wife to pay US$25,000 for not joining state-run church body, rights group says Mon, 08 May 2023 18:06:00 +0700 China's elders savour twilight years as young toil https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-elders-savour-twilight-years-as-young-toil/101204 UCA101204 Rudong, a sleepy seaside county with high proportion of elderly residents, once played pioneering role in rollout of one-child policy Thu, 04 May 2023 12:57:00 +0700 China’s repression of Tibetans alarms UN experts https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-repression-of-tibetans-alarms-un-experts/101197 UCA101197 Tibetans are forced to accept mandatory vocational training and labor transfer programs imposed by the Chinese regime Wed, 03 May 2023 18:27:00 +0700 China steps up use of exit bans under Xi https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-steps-up-use-of-exit-bans-under-xi/101182 UCA101182 Those prevented from leaving China include lawyers, journalists, and foreign business executives, human rights group says Tue, 02 May 2023 18:06:00 +0700 Speaking for the Dalai Lama and Tibet's repressed https://www.ucanews.com/news/speaking-for-the-dalai-lama-and-tibets-repressed/101162 UCA101162 Tibet has been Beijing’s laboratory for practices of torture, surveillance and policies of cultural genocide, Sinicization Mon, 01 May 2023 18:51:00 +0700 Chinese Christian arrested for Bible verses on Covid masks https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-christian-arrested-for-bible-verses-on-covid-masks/101166 UCA101166 Preacher Chang Hao is among dozens of protestant Christians arrested in the Communist nation in recent years Mon, 01 May 2023 18:30:00 +0700 China blames Philippine patrol boat for near-crash https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-blames-philippine-patrol-boat-for-near-crash/101154 UCA101154 The latest is among a long string of incidents between the two countries in the contested waterway of the South China Sea Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:05:00 +0700 China ranked ‘worst’ jailer of writers https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-ranked-worst-jailer-of-writers/101149 UCA101149 The communist nation topped the Freedom to Write Index for the fourth consecutive year Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:06:00 +0700 Chinese police question US consultancy firm's staff https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-police-question-us-consultancy-firms-staff/101130 UCA101130 Bain & Company confirmed that its Shanghai employees had been questioned in an emailed statement but did not specify why Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:02:00 +0700 Panel in China to advance Christianity ‘sinicization' https://www.ucanews.com/news/panel-in-china-to-advance-christianity-sinicization/101117 UCA101117 The move stems from President Xi Jinping's proposal to have religions adapt to a socialist society Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:53:00 +0700 China fumes over S. Korean president's Taiwan remarks https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-fumes-over-s-korean-presidents-taiwan-remarks/101084 UCA101084 China’s vice foreign minister rejects Yoon Suk-yeol declaring Taiwan a ‘global issue’ comparable to North Korea Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:14:00 +0700 ‘Missing’ Chinese Catholic priest joins state-run church https://www.ucanews.com/news/missing-chinese-catholic-priest-joins-state-run-church/101074 UCA101074 Information and news about Father Xie Tianming of Baoding Diocese in Hebei province are extremely limited Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:25:00 +0700 China to release pandemic whistleblower after jail term https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-to-release-pandemic-whistleblower-after-jail-term/101043 UCA101043 Fang Bin disappeared and remained traceless since February 2020 after reporting on the Covid-19 situation in Wuhan city Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:29:00 +0700 Probe on after Beijing hospital fire kills 21 https://www.ucanews.com/news/probe-on-after-beijing-hospital-fire-kills-21/101034 UCA101034 A total of 71 people were evacuated from Changfeng Hospital and the fire was extinguished within half an hour Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:38:00 +0700 Christian Chinese lawyer appeals ‘subversion’ conviction https://www.ucanews.com/news/christian-chinese-lawyer-appeals-subversion-conviction/100993 UCA100993 Qin Yongpei has become a victim of a conspiracy by a communist official for reporting corruption, says his wife Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:29:00 +0700 China accused of linguistic 'genocide' in Mongolia https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-accused-of-linguistic-genocide-in-mongolia/100966 UCA100966 Authorities ask schools in Inner Mongolia to switch to Mandarin from Mongolian-based classes from September Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:48:00 +0700 Jailing of Chinese rights defenders draws fire https://www.ucanews.com/news/jailing-of-chinese-rights-defenders-draws-fire/100954 UCA100954 Rights groups slam lengthy prison terms for activists Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:48:00 +0700 China simulates Taiwan strikes in second day of drills https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-simulates-taiwan-strikes-in-second-day-of-drills/100931 UCA100931 China's war games involved sending planes, ships and personnel into 'the maritime areas and air space' of Taiwan Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0700 Chinese Catholics donate for the poor ahead of Easter https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-catholics-donate-for-the-poor-ahead-of-easter/100922 UCA100922 Jinde Charities raised thousands of dollars for charitable works in the previous campaigns Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:21:00 +0700 Members of China’s demolished church stand trial for ‘fraud’ https://www.ucanews.com/news/members-of-chinas-demolished-church-stand-trial-for-fraud/100906 UCA100906 Before it was demolished with explosives in 2018, the Golden Lampstand Church was one of the largest churches in China Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:55:00 +0700 China installs another bishop without Vatican approval https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-installs-another-bishop-without-vatican-approval/100899 UCA100899 Bishop Shen Bin of Haimen was transferred to Shanghai allegedly breaching Vatican-China agreement Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:52:00 +0700 Chinese Christian jailed for commemorating Tiananmen tragedy https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-christian-jailed-for-commemorating-tiananmen-tragedy/100893 UCA100893 The news about the sentence became public this week due to difficulty in getting information from the communist-ruled nation Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:42:00 +0700 Chinese students battle LGBTQ suppression https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-students-battle-lgbtq-suppression/100875 UCA100875 Since 2018, LGBTQ communities have been facing rampant crackdown in China, activists say Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:16:00 +0700 Prayers sought for Chinese Christians held for 'selling Bibles' https://www.ucanews.com/news/prayers-sought-for-chinese-christians-held-for-selling-bibles/100854 UCA100854 Christians say they freely distributed legally printed Bibles among poor faithful Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:39:00 +0700 Chinese Catholics help elderly, students during Lent https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-catholics-help-elderly-students-during-lent/100814 UCA100814 Despite restrictions on religious activities, the faithful engage in acts of charity in various dioceses Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:48:00 +0700 China frees pastor jailed for Sunday service https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-frees-pastor-jailed-for-sunday-service/100798 UCA100798 Church of the Rock pastor, Geng Zejun, served just over a year after 'refusing to join state-run Three-Self Church' Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:51:00 +0700 Chinese bishop wants Catholics to abandon 'undergound' Church https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-bishop-wants-catholics-to-abandon-undergound-church/100782 UCA100782 Chinese Bishop Han says following the state rules is important for the Church's mission and growth Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:39:00 +0700 Chinese parents ordered to denounce religion https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-parents-ordered-to-denounce-religion/100755 UCA100755 The authorities in Wenzhou city in eastern China have carried out anti-Christian campaigns for years Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:57:00 +0700 China frees Uyghur Christian pastor after 15 years in jail https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-frees-uyghur-christian-pastor-after-15-years-in-jail/100718 UCA100718 Arrest and jailing of Alimujiang Yimiti highlights suffering of persecuted Uyghur Christians in China Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:17:00 +0700 Chinese Christians detained during Sunday liturgy https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-christians-detained-during-sunday-liturgy/100677 UCA100677 Early Rain Covenant Church has been under a state crackdown since 2018 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:24:00 +0700 China deal not best possible, says Vatican official https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-deal-not-best-possible-says-vatican-official/100676 UCA100676 Gallagher said before the deal was signed there was unease within the Vatican, but the deal moved ahead Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:10:00 +0700 Chinese worshipers ‘must’ register online for prayer meetings https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-worshipers-must-register-online-for-prayer-meetings/100588 UCA100588 "Smart Religion' app is a part of the government's monitoring and control of religious affairs, critics say Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:44:00 +0700 Six dead, dozens missing after China mine collapse https://www.ucanews.com/news/six-dead-dozens-missing-after-china-mine-collapse/100473 UCA100473 Mining company operating in autonomous region of Inner Mongolia has history of safety violations Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:50:00 +0700 Landslide disrupts search for China mine collapse survivors https://www.ucanews.com/news/landslide-disrupts-search-for-china-mine-collapse-survivors/100462 UCA100462 Two people are confirmed dead, while six are injured and 53 still missing, in the disaster reported on Feb. 23 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:39:00 +0700 Vatican-approved Chinese bishop ‘detained’ once again https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-approved-chinese-bishop-detained-once-again/100442 UCA100442 Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin was arrested several times for allegedly refusing to join state-run Catholic bodies Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:17:00 +0700 Report documents rampant Christian persecution in China https://www.ucanews.com/news/report-documents-rampant-christian-persecution-in-china/100395 UCA100395 The Communist regime used sinicization, educational reforms, rights abuses, and stringent laws to persecute Christians Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:07:00 +0700 China slams Biden for 'irresponsible' remarks on Xi https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-slams-biden-for-irresponsible-remarks-on-xi/100329 UCA100329 'This type of rhetoric from the US is extremely irresponsible and runs counter to basic diplomatic etiquette,' Beijing says Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:43:00 +0700 Chinese Christians start prayer campaign amid state purge https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-christians-start-prayer-campaign-amid-state-purge/100315 UCA100315 Prayer requests were sent to members as authorities in Shanxi province continued to investigate Linfen Covenant House Church Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:15:00 +0700 Irish missionary remembered for serving Asian Catholics https://www.ucanews.com/news/irish-missionary-remembered-for-serving-asian-catholics/100268 UCA100268 Father Thomas Murphy's demise is a great loss for people in Asia, says Bishop Stephen Chow of Hong Kong Sat, 04 Feb 2023 11:22:00 +0700 China population shrinks for first time after 60 years https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-population-shrinks-for-first-time-after-60-years/100055 UCA100055 The last time population declined was in 1960, as the country battled a famine caused by Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:12:00 +0700 Chinese rights defender ‘brutally tortured’ in prison https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-rights-defender-brutally-tortured-in-prison/100001 UCA100001 Lin Mingjie has been in prison since 2016 after he sued local officials for abusing the law for personal gain Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:18:00 +0700 Pope finally meets a critic of the China-Vatican deal https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-finally-meets-a-critic-of-the-china-vatican-deal/99982 UCA99982 History has already proven that Cardinal Zen’s view on the Beijing-Vatican deal was clear-eyed Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:49:00 +0700 Christian persecution to worsen in Asia in 2023 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christian-persecution-to-worsen-in-asia-in-2023/99961 UCA99961 China, North Korea, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Malaysia are among the nations where Christians are being targetted Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:47:00 +0700 Payment for donation of unused frozen eggs is unethical  https://www.ucanews.com/news/payment-for-donation-of-unused-frozen-eggs-is-unethical/99918 UCA99918 It should be viewed as an undue financial inducement that could potentially trespass on donors’ autonomous decision-making Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +0700 China’s state bodies are suppressing religious freedom https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-state-bodies-are-suppressing-religious-freedom/99914 UCA99914 Seven state-controlled religious organizations are legally required to assist in implementing CCP's repressive policies Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:37:00 +0700 China dialogue pioneer marks 75 years of priesthood https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-dialogue-pioneer-marks-75-years-of-priesthood/99836 UCA99836 97-year-old priest made his first contact with Church in China in the 1970s after the Cultural Revolution Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:38:00 +0700 Students return to forefront of China protests https://www.ucanews.com/news/students-return-to-forefront-of-china-protests/99817 UCA99817 Calls for an end to Covid restrictions and greater political freedoms echo in cities and universities across the nation Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:05:00 +0700 China forces Christians to honor late Communist leader https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-forces-christians-to-honor-late-communist-leader/99777 UCA99777 Protestant leader hails Jiang Zemin as a 'great Marxist we all love and miss' Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:54:00 +0700 People of China deserve better https://www.ucanews.com/news/people-of-china-deserve-better/99639 UCA99639 Dissatisfied with an increasingly closed and autocratic regime they yearn for the freedom to determine their destiny Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:10:00 +0700 Chinese housing rights activist jailed https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-housing-rights-activist-jailed/99636 UCA99636 Chen Jianfang has protested against the widespread mass evictions behind Shanghai's skyscrapers and high-speed railways Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:08:00 +0700 Chinese cities relax rules as zero-Covid policy eases https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-cities-relax-rules-as-zero-covid-policy-eases/99628 UCA99628 Shanghai and Urumqi to reopen markets and restaurants and loosen public transport restrictions Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:32:00 +0700 China signals relaxing zero-Covid policy after protests https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-signals-relaxing-zero-covid-policy-after-protests/99598 UCA99598 The hardline approach to the virus has stoked unrest not seen since the 1989 pro-democracy protests Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:07:00 +0700 Beijing, Holy See test Sino-Vatican deal https://www.ucanews.com/news/beijing-holy-see-test-sino-vatican-deal/99557 UCA99557 Communist regime installs Bishop John Peng Weizhao as auxiliary bishop of Jiangxi diocese Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:50:00 +0700 China censors wave of nationwide protests https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-censors-wave-of-nationwide-protests/99550 UCA99550 Sunday saw people take to the streets in several major cities to call for an end to lockdowns and greater political freedoms Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:53:00 +0700 China sentences Kris Wu to 13 years in prison for rape https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-sentences-kris-wu-to-13-years-in-prison-for-rape/99542 UCA99542 The Chinese-Canadian ex-pop star's case was at the center of a sweeping government crackdown on celebrity culture Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:42:00 +0700 China jails critic for seeking justice, democratic reforms https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-jails-critic-for-seeking-justice-democratic-reforms/99538 UCA99538 Lu Huihuang has been held guilty of 'incitement to subvert state power' and sentenced to a four-and-a-half-year jail term Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:08:00 +0700 Violent protests at iPhone factory in China https://www.ucanews.com/news/violent-protests-at-iphone-factory-in-china/99518 UCA99518 Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn has confirmed the unrest over pay and living conditions at the plant Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:17:00 +0700 China, France take a similar approach to religion https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-france-take-a-similar-approach-to-religion/99490 UCA99490 World’s most atheistic regime and one of Western Europe’s most atheistic nations have little patience for faith Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:05:00 +0700 Tributes pour in for champion of China’s political reforms https://www.ucanews.com/news/tributes-pour-in-for-champion-of-chinas-political-reforms/99461 UCA99461 Bao Tong was imprisoned for supporting pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square in 1989 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:42:00 +0700 China jails Christian poet, wife for backing HK democracy https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-jails-christian-poet-wife-for-backing-hk-democracy/99436 UCA99436 Wang Zang and Wang Liqin jailed after having been detained for more than two years in Yunnan province Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:35:00 +0700 Chinese dissident Bao Tong dead at 90 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-dissident-bao-tong-dead-at-90/99369 UCA99369 The ex-official was imprisoned in wake of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and spent decades under home surveillance Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:28:00 +0700 Renewing a dodgy deal with the devil https://www.ucanews.com/news/renewing-a-dodgy-deal-with-the-devil/99253 UCA99253 Holy See seems intent on kowtowing to China's communist regime as it steps up the oppression of Christians Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:16:00 +0700 Xi’s Chinese dream goes beyond his mandate https://www.ucanews.com/news/xis-chinese-dream-goes-beyond-his-mandate/99121 UCA99121 It allows the president to see himself as a lifelong leader on the same level as Mao and Deng Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:43:00 +0700 Democracy is a disposable ornament for new Chinese empire https://www.ucanews.com/news/democracy-is-a-disposable-ornament-for-new-chinese-empire/99111 UCA99111 The world believed a 'peaceful evolution' toward democracy was underway but it never took place Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:58:00 +0700 China intensifies crackdown on Muslims in Xinjiang https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-intensifies-crackdown-on-muslims-in-xinjiang/99092 UCA99092 Crackdown on Muslims comes ahead of the Chinese Communist Party conference beginning Oct. 16 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:10:00 +0700 Xi's 'final purge' ahead of China's party congress https://www.ucanews.com/news/xis-final-purge-ahead-of-chinas-party-congress/99085 UCA99085 President Xi Jinping has vowed to root out dishonest officials, both senior 'tigers' and low-ranking 'flies' Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:08:00 +0700 'Nobody dares speak out': Chinese writer forced into exile https://www.ucanews.com/news/nobody-dares-speak-out-chinese-writer-forced-into-exile/99017 UCA99017 Murong Xuecun left China last August after writing 'Deadly Quiet City,' an account of the 2020 Wuhan coronavirus lockdown Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:08:00 +0700 China's key advances in 10 years under Xi https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-key-advances-in-10-years-under-xi/98999 UCA98999 On the brink of securing a third term, the president can boast of several achievements, though some do come with caveats Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:38:00 +0700 China's civil society collapsed under Xi https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-civil-society-collapsed-under-xi/98974 UCA98974 Xi Jinping, on the brink of securing a third term, has overseen a decade in which civil society movements have been destroyed Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:16:00 +0700 Global democracy rallies deplore China’s rights violation https://www.ucanews.com/news/global-democracy-rallies-deplore-chinas-rights-violation/98968 UCA98968 On the National Day of China, protesters urge people in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet and elsewhere to reclaim their freedoms Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:32:00 +0700 Ethnic minority Christians arrested in China https://www.ucanews.com/news/ethnic-minority-christians-arrested-in-china/98843 UCA98843 Protestant pastor and four others have been charged with 'organizing and financing illegal gatherings' Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:34:00 +0700 Pope’s legacy at stake in Vatican-China deal https://www.ucanews.com/news/popes-legacy-at-stake-in-vatican-china-deal/98820 UCA98820 No agreement with Beijing is worth the paper it is written on; its word means nothing Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:48:00 +0700