CHINA-INTERNAL: FIVE DAY IMMERSION IN CONFUCIAN CULTURE FOR RELIGIOUS LEADERS
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South China Morning Post disclosed (May 28) that the CCP CC's United Front Work Department issued a news release on May 27, stating that China has begun five-day Confucian culture immersion courses for religious leaders in the sage’s hometown as part of a campaign to extend government control over faith communities through a process of Sinicisation. It said the activity was designed to ensure the primacy of traditional Chinese values above all. “To hold activities here ... is a collective tribute to excellent traditional Chinese culture and a conscious identification and integration with Chinese culture.” Those participating at the launch of the five-day course included the President of the Chinese Taoist Association, Vice President of the Chinese Islamic Association, Chairman of the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association and President of the Chinese Christian Association. The five-day immersion courses are being held in the sage’s hometown of Qufu.
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