• Two Chinese county officials have been sacked for being involved in “superstitious activities”, including casting spells in the hope of being promoted.
• It’s reported that members of the Chinese Communist Party are not permitted to follow any religion. Those found to be practicing outdated folk beliefs are punished by China’s ruling party.
• According to Xinhua news agency, a (former) county housing official in the province of Hunan attended 5 fengshui training courses, and claimed the costs as business expenses.
• The other county official had asked others to set up an altar so that he could “cast spells”.
• Both individuals have been expelled from the party, with criminal investigations to follow.

Read more:

http://news.sky.com/story/chinese-government-sacks-official-for-casting-spells-10973434

http://www.businessinsider.com/r-hogwarts-comes-to-hunan-chinese-officials-sacked-for-casting-spells-2017-8/?r=AU&IR=T

http://www.iol.co.za/news/eish/chinese-officials-sacked-for-casting-spells-10630186

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