ICC NOTE: After the demolition of crosses and churches in the province of Zhejiang, the Chinese government has decided to target hospitals. The majority of the hospitals in the region have basically been operated in some capacity by religious organizations. The Communist Party of China has determined Zhejiang to be the front lines of their battle to eliminate Christianity from its shores. 

8/19/2016 Zhejiang, China (Asia News) – After crosses and churches, the communist authorities in the eastern province of Zhejiang have set their sights on the religious comfort to the sick. A circular issued by the public authorities informs that as of today “all forms of religious activity are banned ” in public hospitals, which basically represent the totality of health institutions in the country.

The Central Hospital of Wenzhou – a city once known as the “Jerusalem of China” for the huge concentration of Christians – posted the note in the main hall. Nurses and employees are instructed also to explain the new rules to patients and visitors. The Central Hospital was founded and directed for years by a Protestant congregation.

An employee of the hospital told Radio Free Asia: “The religious activities in the hospital have never been encouraged. But some prayed silently, which is understandable: on the other hand we are all here to support patients. But others made noise, reading the Bible or reciting prayers aloud. And that’s not good”.

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