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.SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintChinese 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.