ADDENDUM::In China, a park warns citizens away from cults - Los Angeles Times

There is no easy means to understand religion and religious suppression and persecution in China, which has been governed by the Communist Party since 1949. As an atheist regime, religious practices are heavily regulated. It presently recognizes five religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Protestantism, and Catholicism but restricts how groups can organize and practice.

But when it comes to cults (or what they deem a cult) their tolerance level drops even further - Falun Gong being a prime example (although please note they are not responsible for the attack posted about on June 2nd, it is the "control" issues that is pertinent.)
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Authorities, though, take a dim view of charismatic sects, especially those with any overseas connections. Falun Gong, for instance, a spiritual movement with roots in Buddhism and Taoism and whose leader lives in the United States, was banned as an evil cult in 1999.

In Wenzhou last week, authorities demolished a church, saying it had been built much larger than permits allowed for. But some in the city say officials fear the rise of another spiritual organization beyond its control.

"The government fears another group like Falun Gong," said a taxi driver, who goes by the nickname A-Hai. "They had a thousand or more people at that church, and the believers there, they handled things really poorly."


In China, a park warns citizens away from cults - Los Angeles Times