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Modern-day tech and old-time spying confront believers in China

China (MNN) — Face-recognition technology in China apparently isn’t enough. Authorities in Henan Province recently promised cash rewards of 500 yuan (approximately 70 USD) to citizens who report “illegal religious activities.” Their target? Underground churches. Floyd Brobbel with Voice of the Martyrs Canada says the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has used this strategy elsewhere in China, apparently with success in locating house churches.Photo courtesy of Timothy Eberly via Unsplash"House churc