China province forces people of faith to register on 'Smart Religion' app for worship
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Authorities in the Henan province of the People's Republic of China are requiring religious residents to register with their "Smart Religion" app in order to worship.
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"Applicants must fill in personal information, including name, phone number, ID number, permanent residence, occupation, and date of birth, before they can make a reservation," the group reported. "Those who are allowed into the church must also have their temperature taken and show a reservation code."
ChinaAid released their report on the new system on March 6.
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