China's church demolitions continue unabated

Close-up report on recent demolition and clash with parishioners.

China:  At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday August 21, police vehicles, vans and excavators entered Gao’ao Village (in Beibaixiang Township, Leqing City, Zhejiang Province) and stood sentry at several intersections. More than 100 uniformed police officers stood at church entrances with shields and truncheons to prevent anyone from entering.

The demolition force started at the foot of the mountain and entered a bamboo forest. They flattened the bamboo while excavating a road, gradually moving toward the church. When people tried to enter the church, police blocked the entrance and beat them.

They also used gas, causing headaches and dizziness. Some people were bloodied, some were beaten to the ground. One was chased by a dozen police and beaten into unconsciousness. The police dragged his body into a police vehicle and drove toward the police station.

Auxiliary police said: "We have the ability to illegally demolish, go and report us."

Source: Boxun News