China’s genetic ambitions extend beyond military enhancements. The National Counterintelligence and Security Center has raised alarms about China’s collection of genomic data. Through cyberattacks, acquisitions of biotech companies, and offers like COVID-19 testing labs, China has amassed a vast database of genetic information.
Former U.S. counterintelligence official Bill Evanina warned that this data could be weaponized, enabling China to exploit vulnerabilities or create tailored bioweapons. These developments are not merely speculative; they illustrate the increasing relevance of John’s prophetic vision.
Economic and Agricultural Influence
China’s influence is not limited to genetics and technology. Its strategic acquisitions of U.S. farmland have sparked national security concerns. As of 2021, China owned over 384,000 acres of American farmland. Critics argue that such control over food production poses a significant risk, allowing China to manipulate supply chains and exert economic pressure.
Furthermore, Chinese investors now account for 25 percent of foreign real estate purchases in the U.S., increasing their influence over American infrastructure.
These economic maneuvers underscore a broader strategy to assert dominance, aligning with the biblical narrative of the “kings of the East” wielding global power.
The Underground Church in China
Amid these alarming developments, an extraordinary movement is taking place within China’s underground church. Despite decades of oppression, the Christian population in China is estimated to exceed 350 million — a number comparable to the population of the United States. These believers operate outside state-controlled religious institutions, often at great personal risk.
Isaiah’s prophecy offers hope for China’s believers:
“That You may say to the prisoners, ‘Go forth,’ to those who are in darkness, ‘Show yourselves’ … For He who has mercy on them will lead them, even by the springs of water He will guide them … Surely these shall come from afar … from the land of Sinim [China].” (Isaiah 49:9-12)
This passage affirms God’s mercy and guidance for His people, even in the most oppressive regimes.
The underground church’s resilience demonstrates the power of faith to flourish in adversity. Jesus’ promise that “the gates of hell shall not prevail” (Matthew 16:18) continues to hold true.
The Agenda of Communism
Communism’s legacy is one of control and destruction. Under Mao Zedong, China experienced atrocities on an unprecedented scale, with over 50 million deaths attributed to policies like the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. Globally, Communist regimes have been responsible for the deaths of an estimated 80 million people through genocides, purges, and artificial famines.
In China, the state-sponsored church operates under government control, restricting religious expression and banning teachings on Revelation. The regime’s fear of the prophetic message — that earthly kingdoms will fall before Christ’s return– is a testament to Scripture’s transformative power.