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Beijing's ‘Chinese Buddhism’ campaign attempts to control faith, erase Tibetan identity: Report  

IANS | August 8, 2026 4:32 PM

Beijing, Aug 8 (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) remains wary of any allegiance that competes with loyalty to the Party, viewing religion’s ability to foster moral authority, community, and global connections as a challenge to the state's control over truth. By redefining Tibetan Buddhism as “Chinese Buddhism,” Beijing attempts to dilute its distinct identity, while reshaping it as a domesticated faith aligned with national loyalty rather than with its own traditions, a report has stated.

China's discipline industry faces criticism over forced detention of adults

IANS | August 8, 2026 4:23 PM

Beijing, Aug 8 (IANS) Several institutions across China became notorious for imposing military-style discipline and physical punishment before public backlash forced the industry to rebrand itself as family education centres, behavioural intervention programmes, or youth development organisations. While the terminology has changed, the underlying business model has expanded to include adults whose personal choices clash with parental expectations, a report has stated.

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