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flag China bans unapproved online religious activities by clergy, requiring state-licensed platforms and risking penalties for violations.

flag China has introduced new rules restricting religious clergy, including Catholic priests, from preaching, evangelizing, or conducting religious activities online through live streams, videos, or social media without proper authorization. flag The State Administration for Religious Affairs issued an 18-point code banning clergy from fundraising, teaching minors, or using unapproved platforms, requiring all online religious content to be hosted on state-licensed sites. flag Violations may result in suspended credentials or criminal investigation. flag The regulations apply to all clergy in China, including foreign and those in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and aim to ensure ideological alignment with state policies while limiting unregulated religious expression online.

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