Report Says Christians in China Detained Over Unauthorised Worship

Christians across China are reportedly facing arrests and detention for worshipping outside churches approved by the state, according to an investigation by The Telegraph. The report alleges that authorities have intensified pressure on Christians who attend independent or unregistered churches, with some worshippers reportedly detained as part of a broader crackdown on religious activity outside […]

Japan Shrine Visit Sparks Fresh Diplomatic Tensions With China and South Korea

Japan has come under renewed diplomatic pressure from China and South Korea after Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, a site closely associated with Japan’s wartime past. Koizumi visited the shrine on August 15, marking the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. His visit, alongside that of […]