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==People's Republic of China==
==People's Republic of China==
In [[People's Republic of China]], Christians face fines, imprisonment, torture and forced labour.<ref name=CSWCHINA>[http://dynamic.csw.org.uk/country.asp?s=id&urn=China China]</ref> Churches are often shut down,<ref name=CSWCHINA/> confiscation of church property is prevalent.<ref name=VM>[http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/1096.htm Persecution Of Christians Around The World]</ref>
In [[People's Republic of China]], Christians face fines, imprisonment, torture and forced labour.<ref name=CSWCHINA>[http://dynamic.csw.org.uk/country.asp?s=id&urn=China China]</ref> Churches are often shut down,<ref name=CSWCHINA/> confiscation of church property is prevalent.<ref name=VM>[http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/1096.htm Persecution Of Christians Around The World]</ref>
It is noteworthy that Christians are not persecuted on religious grounds - the state-run Christian church is officially endorsed, and membership encouraged. It is only the 'unofficial' churches which face persecution, as these present a threat to the power of the government.
==Turkey==
==Turkey==