How China uses intimidation, negotiation to bring Christians under its control

It’s the fastest-growing Christian movement in the world, but it’s having to remain low-key and try to avoid a clampdown from government officials. China’s constitution guarantees religious freedom, but since President Xi Jinping took office Beijing has tightened restrictions on churches it cannot control. Religion is seen as a challenge to the Communist Party’s power, especially now that Christians likely outnumber the party’s 82 million members. Welcome to The National, the flagship nightly newscast of CBC News »»» Subscribe to The National to watch more videos here: Voice Your Opinion & Connect With Us Online: The National Updates on Facebook: The National Updates on Twitter: »»» »»» »»» »»» »»» The National is CBC Television’s flagship news program. Airing six days a week, the show delivers news, feature d