Well-known political chief is promoted for destroying Christian churches in Hong Kong
News of a new director of Hong Kong Affairs endangers the safety of Christians, as he is known for his hatred of the Christian community in China.
Xia Baolong is the new head of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs, and also an ally of President Xi Jinping. This representative is recognized for demolishing hundreds of Christian churches and tearing down many crosses in China.
For this reason, the Chinese government decided to ascend his position. The government considered he has the necessary capacity to handle certain situations that involve some kind of violent manifestations.
His strict way of handling violent situations led him to this position
Baolong is taking the place of Zhang Xiaoming who lost his job because he could not control Hong Kong’s anti-government protests. Baolong’s appointment in this new position was made after a massive layoff of officials in one of the most affected areas by the coronavirus.
Baolong’s hard ideology against any Christian activity in 2014 that involved the destruction of crosses and underground churches in Zhejiang was taken as one of his most impressive works.
Representation and strong control for Christians
His appointment represents a stronger and more repressive type of control for the country, especially in Hong Kong. It includes affecting the Christian people of China.
“Xia’s appointment is bad news for Hong Kong. It signals that China will bring Hong Kong under closer scrutiny and tighten control over all aspects of the city,” said Willy Lam, adjunct professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong said
“This is not a good situation. It is possible for Xia to oppress the churches in Hong Kong, ” said a pastor from Zhenjiang Province.
People in China say that this appointment will have an impact on society across the country.
Ying Fuk Tsang, professor, and director of the divinity school at the Chinese University of Hong Kong said:
“He has a track record as a hardliner. If the central authorities want a crackdown, he would not spare any efforts. This would definitely have an impact on Hong Kong’s civil society.”
