Thinking About ChinaOpinionCommunist China Ramps Up Persecution of Underground ChristiansBeijing is trying to reshape Christianity so that churches, clergy, and worship are subordinated to CCP doctrine and surveillance.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintChinese authorities continue the demolition, started a couple of days earlier, of a Christian church in Oubei town, outside of Wenzhou city, China, on April 30, 2014. Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty ImagesJames Gorrie10/15/2025|Updated: 10/19/20250:00X 1CommentaryWhat’s the motivation behind Beijing’s campaign to target underground Christians?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesJapan Accelerates Defense Spending to Counter China ThreatOct 29, 2025Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’Oct 27, 2025China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan SharkOct 27, 2025China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama CanalOct 20, 2025