5 things to know about China’s big rise on the World Watch List – Open Doors USA – Open Doors USA

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10/01/19

 

One of the more notable takeaways of the 2019 World Watch List is the rise in rank of China. In 2018, the county was ranked at No. 43, suggesting that, while there were certainly isolated examples of persecution against Christians, believers could mostly worship freely.

 

This year, China is ranked at No. 27. The 2019 rise in China’s persecution score mark’s the country’s highest-ever spike on the list, reflecting a tightening of religious belief that impacts Chinese Christians in every part of society.

 

How did this happen? What has changed in the last year that has led to such a leap in pressure and oppression for followers of Jesus in China?

 

Here are five things you need to know about China’s rise on the 2019 World Watch List.

 

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