New legislation from the Chinese Communist Party will take effect next month, ushering in fresh restrictions on the practice of religion in the country.

Under laws set to take effect May 1, foreigners in China will be subject to increased control on the exercise of their religion. In 38 Articles, the new laws further promote the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) goal of sinicization, namely the practice of enforcing all religions to adhere to communist beliefs and practice.

A new law in the Australian state of New South Wales, called the “Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024” allows religious expression and prayer, as long as it isn’t, “Directed to changing or suppressing an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity.” CBN’s Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break down this new law.