The head of China’s United Front Work Department, the Communist Party body that oversees religious organisations, has warned faith groups to guard against “hidden dangers in the religious field and resolutely resist foreign infiltration”. Li Ganjie visited a number of religious organisations this week to deliver the warning, state news agency Xinhua reported. The Panchen…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Hong Kong’s leader that Beijing will continue to support him to seek reforms and new momentum for the city’s economic development. The president also praised Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Friday for completing the legislation of the domestic national security law, tackling housing issues and enhancing Hong Kong’s…
Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, China’s biggest annual celebration, falls on January 29 this time. Chen urged stronger security measures at key venues and for major events as he toured central Hubei province last week, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. He also called for increased street patrols to “bolster the public’s sense…