Faith Under Siege: Confronting Religious Persecution and Oppression in China
You are invited to “Faith Under Siege: Confronting Religious Persecution and Oppression in China” on September 30, 2025, in the Congressional Auditorium and Atrium (CVC 200) at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
This conference will convene policymakers, religious leaders, and representatives of Chinese faith communities to examine the PRC’s role in global religious repression. Through multiple panel discussions and survivor testimony, participants will explore strategies to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s systematic suppression of religion. Guests are encouraged to attend the full program or individual panels as schedules allow. Lunch will be provided.
We hope you will join us for this important discussion and look forward to working alongside you in pursuit of this vital cause.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Opening Session and Keynote Remarks |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | PRC’s Constitutional Promise vs. Political Reality – Religious Freedom and the Sinicization of Religion |
| 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM | Bearing Witness – Firsthand Testimonies of Faith Under Repression |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 – 3:10 PM | China’s Crackdown – Understanding the Scope |
| 3:30 – 4:40 PM | International Response & Challenges |
| 4:40 – 6:00 PM | Networking Hour |