China Targets Lawyers to Silence Faith Groups
Beijing’s strategy is to eliminate religious groups’ legal counsel, leaving them ‘completely isolated,’ an expert said.
The Chinese regime is employing state violence and political coercion to suppress religious freedom and human rights lawyers. Measures introduced in early 2026 incentivize citizens to report “illegal” religious activities, increasing nationwide surveillance. Lawyer Ruth Wang fled to Taiwan after her firm, which represents members of Zion Church, was threatened by authorities.
- China is using state violence and political coercion to suppress religious freedom.
- New measures reward citizens for reporting “illegal” religious activities, intensifying surveillance.
- Human rights lawyers are being targeted, exemplified by Ruth Wang’s flight to Taiwan.
- VDoor Law Firm faced threats for representing Zion Church, a large underground church.
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