Chinese government implementation of intolerance to anything Christian?

I found this on GLP. Seems even more harsh than even China is usually. A feeling I have is the evil ptb are using this as a bribe to not be attacked. World wide persecution of Christians if you want to 'play ball'.

Chinese police clash with protesters over cross removal | WOPULAR http://www.wopular.com/chinese-police-clash-protesters-over-cross-removal (Share from CM Browser)