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Christian Persecution
Watchdog: New Bills in Pakistan Violate International Law, Trample On The Freedom and Safety Of Christians
A Christian watchdog group is sounding alarms over two bills Pakistan’s legislature has passed that would increase penalties for blasphemy and fail to protect the rights of religious minorities, especially Christians, in the predominantly Muslim nation.
Abortion
Post-Roe US Has Shown It’s Possible To Reverse A Culture Of Death; Now, Countries Like South Korea Must Follow Suit
South Korea has the opportunity to learn from the United States’ mistakes — to once again become a nation that protects the weak and vulnerable.
Asia
Mike Pompeo On Taiwan Visit: ‘It Is Not Provocative To Demand Freedom’
"I think these days call for the simple reminder that it is not provocative to say that one demands freedom," he added warning that "those who desire to destroy freedom, to change human lives" will see silence as "their opportunity".
Asia
Chinese Communist Party Rewrites Bible, Cracks Down on Christians
Reports indicate the Chinese Communist Party is literally rewriting the Bible to make a state-approved version—communists are editing and erasing anything that gives Jesus glory over their government.
Asia
China Represses Hong Kong Christians Under Olympic Shadow
Hong Kong Watch warned the country’s ”religious freedom now firmly in Beijing's sights”—“I fear that we’re witnessing the early-warning signs of a creeping CCP takeover of control of religion”
Asia
Speculation Over ‘Emerging Hemorrhagic Fever’ in China Underscores Distrust of State Media on Matters of Global Health
Speculation of a more serious problem, beyond what China's state-affiliated media was reporting, was fueled by social media reports of a continuing hemorrhagic fever problem in Xi'an.
Asia
FAA Orders ‘Full Ground Stop’ At All West Coast Airports For 7 Min. After N. Korea Fired Suspected Ballistic Missile
Monday's incident, known as a full ground stop, was confirmed by officials at San Diego Airport. No explanation was given, but it happened around the same time as the North Korean missile launch.
Globe
Lithuania Stands Up To China, Won’t Be Bullied Amid CCP Threats To Sweep Them Into The ‘Garbage Bin of History’
"The Chinese Communist Party is threatening to 'sweep Lithuania into the trashcan of history,' which is ironic, because that's where communism already is."
Religious Freedom
China’s Christians Face an Uncertain Christmas
For China’s Christians, this season may be a little less festive than the majority, as they find themselves ever more limited in their ability to practice their faith.
Corruption
Hong Kong’s ‘Patriots Only’ Election Will Further Erode Political and Civil Liberties
"This is not a typical free and fair election. It’s a selection process—with no meaningful participation from the opposition (not least because many are in jail)"
Wars and Rumours of Wars
China Prepares To Set Up First Military Base In The Atlantic
“Classified American intelligence reports suggest China intends to establish its first permanent military presence on the Atlantic“
Asia
Philippines Tells China To ‘Back Off’ After South China Sea Clash, Increased CCP Vessel Aggression
The Philippine National Security Adviser described the presence of Chinese boats within Manila’s sovereign maritime territory as “very aggressive.”
Asia
Chinese Communist Party Solidifies Xi As Leader On Par With Mao
The move is the 3rd of its type since the party was founded. The first resolution was “passed by Mao Zedong in 1945 and the second by Deng Xiaoping in 1981"
Wars and Rumours of Wars
Pentagon warns China is expanding its nuclear arsenal faster than expected
China is expanding its nuclear arsenal much more quickly than anticipated, narrowing the gap with the United States, the Pentagon said in a report.
Asia
Chilling Censorship: Hong Kong Legislature Outlaws Movies That Threaten ‘National Security’
“We hope the bill will commence as soon as possible, to enhance the film censorship system and to plug the loopholes,” Commerce Minister Yau told legislators
Asia
Chinese Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Missile Test Surprises US Intelligence: Report
China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in a move that caught U.S. intelligence by surprise, according to a new report.
Asia
‘The Perfect Police State’: China’s Digital Dictatorship Goes Global
Xi has been on a technological quest to build what some call a blueprint for a digital dictatorship allowing the CCP gov't to control huge volumes of data in China & globally.
Asia
Taiwan President Says Country ‘Will Do Whatever It Takes To Defend Itself’ Against China
Taiwan’s president warned that the defeat of the island nation would signal that “authoritarianism has the upper hand over democracy” in today’s “global contest of values.”
Asia
China Sends More Aircraft Toward Taiwan, One Day After Largest Ever Incursion
"China has been wantonly engaged in military aggression, damaging regional peace," Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Saturday, according to Reuters.
Asia
China Criticizes UK Over ‘Evil Intentions’ After Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait
"This kind of behaviour harbours evil intentions and damages peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," Chinese military officials wrote.
Asia
North Korea Rejects South’s Calls For End-Of-War Declaration Citing US Hostility
“The declaration of the termination of the war is of no help at all… but can rather be misused as a smokescreen covering up the U.S. hostile policy”
Wars and Rumours of Wars
North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles; Japan’s Suga Rips Test As ‘Absolutely Outrageous’
North Korea over the weekend successfully test-fired a new long-range cruise missile capable of hitting targets 930 miles away.
Wars and Rumours of Wars
China Demands Foreign Vessels Report Before Entering ‘Its Territorial Waters’
Chinese authorities said Sunday they will require vessels “to report their information” when passing through what China sees as its “territorial waters”
Christian Persecution
China Offers Cash to Citizens to Spy on Christian Neighbors, Report ‘Illegal Religious Activities’
A new reward system is being used in China as a way to crack down on Christians who engage in "illegal religious activities."
Wars and Rumours of Wars
Post-American World Order? China Uses Afghan Crisis to Warn Taiwan: When We Take Over, ‘US Military Won’t Come To Help’
"Taiwan should perceive that once a war breaks out in the Straits, the island's defense will collapse in hours and US military won't come to help"
Christian Persecution
Chinese Authorities Raid Online Church Service, Force Pastors to Stop Preaching
Authorities forced the Pastors to stop preaching as other Chinese Communist Party officials enclosed on the church building
Censorship
As Deadly Flood Ravages Chinese City, Beijing’s Censors Go Into Overdrive Suppressing ‘Negative Energy’ Content
In the past few days, videos of the devastation have proliferated on Chinese social media, prompting quick action by censors.
Wars and Rumours of Wars
Chinese Military Shares Video Threatening To Nuke Japan, Start Full Scale War If Country Defends Taiwan
“We will use nuclear bombs first, we will use nuclear bombs continuously until Japan declares unconditional surrender for the second time.”
Asia
REPORT: Beijing Is Harassing, Intimidating Pro-Democracy Chinese Students Abroad
A new report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) alleges that Chinese authorities are harassing and intimidating Chinese students abroad who express support for democracy.
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Asia
Hong Kong to Deploy 3,000 Police to Block Tiananmen Square Massacre Memorials
Hong Kong Police to deploy over 3K officers to block any attempts by the public to commemorate anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre
Christian Persecution
CCP Advances Efforts to Wipe Out Christianity by Removing Bible Apps, Christian WeChat
The Chinese government is taking further steps to remove religious materials from the hands of Christians as the Communist regime strives to eliminate the...
Wars and Rumours of Wars
Taiwan Records Largest Ever Incursion By Chinese Air Force With 25 Planes Monday
China continues its muscle-flexing near Taiwan, this time sending an unprecedentedly large group of aircraft to breach Taiwan's defense zone.
Asia
Witnesses: China Imprisoning Christians in Underground ‘Brainwashing’ Torture Centers
Eyewitnesses in a report that CCP officials imprisoned them in mobile “brainwashing” centers designed to make them renounce Christianity
Asia
Leaked Emails Confirm UN Gave Names of Dissidents to Chinese Communist Party
Leaked Emails show UN officials give names of Chinese dissidents to the communist regime before they are set to testify against CCP’s abuses.
Asia
Hongkongers Resist Gov’t Forced Contact-Tracing App; Burner Phone Sales Soar
Privacy concerns have been raised as Hong Kong's government attempts to force citizens to download the contact tracing app "LeaveHomeSafe."
Asia
Myanmar Police Fire Rubber Bullets, Wounding Three, As Hundreds Of Thousands Protest
Hundreds of thousands joined nationwide pro-democracy demonstrations in defiance of the military call to halt mass gatherings.
Abortion
Indian Court Orders Abortion On Teen Girl: ‘The Fetus Wouldn’t Wish To Be Born’
A 15-year-old girl thought to be about 11 weeks pregnant has been ordered by a court to abort her baby.
Asia
China Slams British “Brazen Thieves” As Hong Kongers Made Eligible For UK Citizenship
Beijing: "This is the logic of a brazen bandit. This is an open affront to the sovereignty of China. We sternly oppose that."
Asia
In Alarming Close Call, Chinese Fighters & US Aircraft Entered Same Defense Zone Off Taiwan
Over the past week tensions have been soaring in the South China Sea and near Taiwan given the increased presence of both Chinese and...
Asia
Military Coup Underway In Myanmar As Civilian Leaders Arrested – State TV Off Air, Internet Cut
Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar's governing NLD party, has been arrested, the spokesman for the party said.
Asia
China Tells Taiwan ‘Independence Means War’ As Rival Wargames Ongoing
After China sent aircrafts into Taiwan's airspace, amid soaring tensions, they are now warning that Taiwan "independence means war"
Asia
15 Chinese Aircraft Enter Taiwan Air Defense Zone For 2nd Day As US Carrier Roosevelt Approaches
One day after China's military undertook one of its biggest Taiwan "flyovers" yet, China air force planes entered Taiwan’s ADIZ for a 2nd day
Asia
Pompeo Slaps Broad New Travel Ban On Top China Officials Over Human Rights Abuses
Pompeo: "The United States has been clear that perpetrators of human rights abuses like these are not welcome in our country."
Asia
Pastor In India Attacked By Hindu Extremists, Locked In Room & Left To Die
Violence against Christians in Bihar state has increased in the past two years, with attacks on house churches and pastors happening weekly.
Asia
New Bill In China Would Prohibit Foreign Missionaries From Evangelizing
Foreigners will be unable to speak freely about God in China, should a new communist bill be put into law.
Asia
Indian High Court Stands Up for Christians Persecuted by Hindu Nationals
Even though the high court told the persecution to stop, local authorities have looked the other way, according to Christians in the region
Asia
Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Resign En Masse After China Disqualifies 4
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy legislators began resigning in protest Thursday, one day after the government ousted four members of their camp.
Asia
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador & Peru Warn China to Stay Out of Their Waters
The gov'ts of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, & Peru issued a joint statement warned Chinese ships to stop fishing illegally within their territory
Asia
North Korea Jails, Executes Anyone Who Owns a Bible, Shocking Report Says
A new report by watchdog details horrific violations of religious freedom within North Korea, including torture and public execution.
Asia
Religious Material Classified as ‘Contraband’ as Persecution by China’s Communist Party Broadens
Persecution by China's communist party intensifies as government officials ban the publishing of religious materials not approved by gov't
Asia
China Warns Americans Could be Arrested over DOJ Prosecution of Chinese Scholars: Report
China officials warn US counterparts they may detain US nationals in response to DOJ prosecution of Chinese military-affiliated scholars
Asia
China Teaches Students that Jesus Stoned Woman to Death, Changes Biblical Passage in Textbook
The Biblical account where Jesus forgives a woman committing adultery was altered by a Chinese textbook to make our Savior out to be a killer
Asia
Pompeo Blasts Communist China for Cracking Down on Christians, Seeking to Rewrite Bible
Pompeo blasted the atheist CCP in China for persecuting Christians & trying to rewrite the Bible to Communist Chinese objectives.
Asia
Vietnam Frees Jailed Pastor After Pressure From United States
“This shows the importance of American elected officials speaking out against oppression & promoting the importance of religious freedom"
Distress of Nations
Dozens Killed in Bloodiest Afghanistan Clashes Since Peace Talks Began
At least 57 members of the Afghan security forces were killed & dozens injured in overnight clashes with Taliban fighters across Afghanistan.
Asia
Report: India, China Have Fired at Each Other Three Times in Less than a Month
Times of India reported Wednesday that Indian and Chinese troops have fired shots at each other at least three times in less than a month.
Asia
Chinese Military Calls US ‘Destroyer of World Peace’ Following Critical DOD Report
China calls US “the destroyer of world peace” after critical DOD report said china’s military buildup aims to “revise” international order.
Asia
India Test Fires ‘NextGen Hypersonic Weapon’ As Border Tensions With China Surge
As military standoff between India & China intensifies, Indian's military test-fired new class of weapons that can travel at hypersonic speeds
Asia
China Cracks Down on Christian Evangelization of Youth
The regulations declare that teachers avoid all “evil cult practices,” code for foreign religions, like Christianity, banned by the gov't.
Asia
Hundreds of Hong Kong Protesters Arrested After Gov’t Delays Elections for One Year
Hong Kong police have arrested hundreds of people at anti-government protests over the decision to postpone elections.
Asia
China Planning to Double its Stockpile of Nuclear Warheads: Pentagon
Pentagon: China likely planning to double stockpile of nuclear warheads this decade, including ballistic missiles that can reach the US
Asia
India Accuses China’s Military of ‘Provocative’ Movements Near Disputed Border
India accuses China of making “provocative” military moves near disputed border just months after deadly incident between the countries.
Abortion
Gendercide: Selection of Unborn Girls for Destruction Continues in Pro-Abortion India
According to a report in The Guardian this week, there will be an estimated 6.8 million “fewer female births” recorded across India by 2030.
Asia
China Fires Missiles in South China Sea ‘In Warning to US’ After Plane Entered No-Fly Zone
Beijing launches 2 medium-range missiles into South China Sea in a scathing warning to the US, as tensions between the superpowers soar.
Asia
Hongkongers Gather at Shopping Malls to Demand Press Freedom
Hong Kong citizens gathered in shopping malls across the city Tuesday to call for press freedom, one day after Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newsroom.
Asia
Trump Admin Sanctions Hong Kong Leader for Carrying Out Beijing’s ‘Policies of Suppression’
Trump admin sanctions Chief Executive as part of a wave of sanctions on Hong Kong officials over the Chinese government’s 'policies of suppression"
