China’s Ruling Communist Party Does Want Any Of Its Members To Have Religious Beliefs

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his opening remarks to the members of Global chief executive committee during the round table summit at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China June 21, 2018. Andy Wong/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters: China targets rumors, religion in updated party rules

BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s ruling Communist Party has issued a revised set of regulations governing members’ behavior, threatening punishment for spreading political rumors and recommending those who cling to religious beliefs be asked to leave the party.

President Xi Jinping’s on-going crackdown against deep-rooted corruption, begun six years ago when he took office, has shaken up the party, with Xi warning, like other leaders before him, that the party’s very survival is at stake.

Xi has accrued more power than any of his immediate predecessors and has intensified efforts to ensure cadres are loyal, disciplined, upright and honest.

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WNU Editor: For as long as I can remember the Chinese Communist Party has been waging war against religion .... and failing. Here is an easy prediction .... they will continue to fail.