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The crackdown is multifaceted, with some arrested facing the dubious charge of "illegal dissemination of religious information via the internet." Such accusations could result in lengthy prison sentences. This aggressive move underlines a fundamental issue: the CCP perceives Christianity—especially communities that challenge its authority—as a threat to its moral and political control. The core conflict stems from the belief among Chinese Christians that God is a higher moral authority than the CCP, a notion that the government finds unacceptable.