Because of Which Barrier to Religious Freedom Has China Been

question 58

Multiple Choice

Because of which barrier to religious freedom has China been described as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) every year since 1999, in the U. S. Secretary of State's annual report on religious freedom in the world?

• A) hostility toward non-approved religious groups
• B) state neglect of the problem of discrimination against non-approved religions
• C) authoritarian measures to control religious beliefs and practices
• D) discriminatory legislation or policies disadvantaging certain groups
• E) stigmatization of certain religions by wrongfully associating them with dangerous "cults" or "sects"

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