Beijing takes next step in revising regulations on religions
ntensive training to prepare religious officials for the amendment is underway.
On the same day the draft was released, Yu Zhengsheng, one of seven standing committee members of the Politburo, spoke in a seminar and insisted on the need for "sinicizing" religions in China and using core socialist values to lead religious development in the country.
The seminar for provincial officials was a follow-up to the National Conference of Religious Work presided over by Xi in April.
The seven-day seminar began Sept. 1 and aimed to enhance government officials understanding of religious issues....