Independent April 6 2018
China appears to have banned the 'Bible' from being sold online or in
large book stores, as Beijing and the Vatican negotiate a historic
agreement.
Searches for the book on e-commerce platforms JD.com and Taobao brought up no results, while staff at one of Beijing's biggest book stores said they no longer sell it.
There are currently tensions between China and Rome over a landmark deal that observers believe is close to being signed.
It would give the Vatican more control over the appointment of bishops in China but has sparked concern among some Chinese Catholics who believe recognising Beijing's role in the Church would represent a betrayal of their faith.
It would give the Vatican more control over the appointment of bishops in China but has sparked concern among some Chinese Catholics who believe recognising Beijing's role in the Church would represent a betrayal of their faith.
China's ruling Communist Party is officially atheist, but the Chinese
government recognises Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Protestantism and
Catholicism.
Chinese leaders have called for increased efforts to "Sinocise"
religion in comments seen as being part of a wider clampdown on Western
ideas.
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