中国禁止神职人员进行未经批准的在线宗教活动,要求有国家授权的平台,并可能因违法行为受到惩罚。 China bans unapproved online religious activities by clergy, requiring state-licensed platforms and risking penalties for violations.

中国制定了新规则,限制包括天主教牧师在内的神职人员未经适当授权,通过现场直播、视频或社交媒体,在网上传教、传教或开展宗教活动。 China has introduced new rules restricting religious clergy, including Catholic priests, from preaching, evangelizing, or conducting religious activities online through live streams, videos, or social media without proper authorization. 国家宗教事务管理局发布了一项18点守则,禁止神职人员筹款、教授未成年人或使用未经批准的平台,要求所有在线宗教内容都在国家许可的网站上托管。 The State Administration for Religious Affairs issued an 18-point code banning clergy from fundraising, teaching minors, or using unapproved platforms, requiring all online religious content to be hosted on state-licensed sites. 违反行为可能导致暂停全权证书或刑事调查。 Violations may result in suspended credentials or criminal investigation. 这些条例适用于中国的所有神职人员,包括外国神职人员以及香港、澳门和台湾的神职人员,旨在确保意识形态与国家政策保持一致,同时限制不受管制的在线宗教表达。 The regulations apply to all clergy in China, including foreign and those in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and aim to ensure ideological alignment with state policies while limiting unregulated religious expression online.