China Expands Religious Scrutiny to Public Institutions in Chengdu
China has broadened its scrutiny of religious beliefs to include public workplaces and educational institutions in Chengdu. Employees at a public hospital were mandated to disclose their religious affiliations, while education authorities collected information on the religious backgrounds of students and their families. This initiative is part of a 'regular investigation of ideological, ethnic, and religious work.' Internal documents and anonymous accounts from individuals familiar with these practices, who fear reprisals, form the basis of this report. The directive from the public hospital required all employees, including permanent, contracted, and temporary staff, to provide details about their religious affiliation or confirm they have 'no religious belief.' Members of the Chinese Communist Party are prohibited from practicing religion, and those with religious affiliations are required to report this to their Party branch. Religious activities and proselytizing are also banned in the workplace. 
