Shaolin Temple Scandal Highlights CCP’s Infiltration of Faith Institutions, Experts Say

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Shaolin Temple Scandal Highlights CCP’s Infiltration of Faith Institutions, Experts Say

Chinese monks attend a ceremony at Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, Henan Province, China, on Jan. 28, 2017. In an unprecedented move, the Chinese regime has required the temple to display a national flag in a show of loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party. AFP/Getty Images

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On July 27, Shi Yongxin, the abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple, the fabled birthplace of kung fu and Zen Buddhism, was recently placed under investigation for alleged embezzlement of funds, according to the monastery’s official social media account.

Michael Zhuang

Michael Zhuang is a contributor to The Epoch Times with a focus on China-related topics.

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