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Local officials throughout China have been insisting that churches fly the national flag and destroy religious imagery, such as crosses. They have also demolished many church buildings.

In state-run churches, Christians are commanded to sing patriotic songs and listen to pro-Communist Party sermons.

Churches who refuse to comply can be closed and their Christian members arrested.

Adds Release partner, Bob Fu: 'Since the Chinese Constitution guarantees religious freedom for all in Article 36, they are violating the very law by which they encourage Christians to abide.'
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