Richard Madsen

Richard Madsen is distinguished professor emeritus of sociology at the University of California, San Diego, and the director of the Fudan-UC Center on Contemporary China. He has written books on Catholicism in China and Buddhism in China, and many articles on religion in China.

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The Flag Raising Ceremony at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Sinicization is the UFWD’s agenda for Chinese religious associations. All religions are to be Sinicized, even Taoism. But the challenge of bringing “foreign religions” like Christianity and Islam into the Party’s agenda requires increased effort.

Faith Under Party Rule

Sinicization is the UFWD’s agenda for Chinese religious associations. All religions are to be Sinicized, even Taoism. But the challenge of bringing “foreign religions” like Christianity and Islam into the Party’s agenda requires increased effort.

Richard Madsen • March 24, 2025 •