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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1996

Page

14

Hong Kong Christians weigh fate under Chinese rule

Hong Kong Christians split over post handover fate as Beijing promises religious autonomy under the Basic Law but critics warn of party interference. Leaders like Martin Lee Beatrice Leung and Deng Zhaoming report fears of religion being used for politics amid delays and pressure on religious meetings.

Ong Kong Gabriel Lejeune Vietnam North Hanoi Saigon Britain Hong Kong Chinese Communist Party China Beijing Martin Lee The Democrats Beatrice Leung Lingnan College Order of the Precious Blood Tibet Lutheran World Federation Deng Zhaoming Communist Party Deng

Vatican pressuring Beijing to ease religious controls in China

Vatican officials say talks with Beijing raise hope that laws restricting religion may loosen. Hong Kong churches face pressure to select leaders and celebrate National Day, while underground Christian groups and Bible smugglers adapt to possible tighter state oversight.

China Vatican Beijing Rome Bes (Ap Tibet United States Hong Kong Wang Zhaoguo

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