Wary China Cracks Down on Christians Underground Christians in China are increasingly mobilizing for political change, reportedly translating their personal faith with a fight for political justice. The Communist Party is cracking down hard on the groups, fearing that a charismatic leader might emerge to lead the group. NPR's Rob Gifford reports.

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Wary China Cracks Down on Christians

June 29, 200412:00 AM ET

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Rob Gifford

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Underground Christians in China are increasingly mobilizing for political change, reportedly translating their personal faith with a fight for political justice. The Communist Party is cracking down hard on the groups, fearing that a charismatic leader might emerge to lead the group. NPR's Rob Gifford reports.