Despite ban on religion and 'superstition,' many Chinese Communist Party members engage in folk religious beliefs and practices

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September 1, 2023

Chinese Communist Party promotes atheism, but many members still partake in religious customs

Despite ban on religion and ‘superstition,’ many Chinese Communist Party members engage in folk religious beliefs and practices

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Despite ban on religion and ‘superstition,’ many Chinese Communist Party members engage in folk religious beliefs and practices

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Chinese Communist Party promotes atheism, but many members still partake in religious customs
Fewer than half of Chinese political party members identify as atheist

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