List of religious communities in the People's Republic of China

This is a list of Chinese religious groups or Chinese religious societies, the official religious organizations in the People's Republic of China . As far as known, name (with Pinyin and in the original Chinese spelling), time of foundation, seat and (current) person responsible are given.

Overview

German translation	PY / chin.	established	Seat	Chairman / President	image
Association of Buddhists of China	Zhongguo Fojiao Xiehui 中国佛教协会	1953	Beijing , Guangji Temple	President Venerable Master Chuanyin (2010-), Honorary Chairman Paghalha Geleg Namgyel
Chinese Taoist Association	Zhongguo Daojiao Xiehui 中国道教协会	1957	Beijing , Temple of the White Clouds (Baiyun Guan)	Chairman Ren Farong任法融
Islamic Society of China	Zhongguo Yisilanjiao Xiehui 中国伊斯兰教协会	1952	Beijing	President Chen Guangyuan陈广元	web , image
Patriotic Association of Chinese Catholics	Zhongguo Tianzhujiao Aiguohui 中国天主教爱国会	1957	Beijing , Xicheng District , 14 Liuyin Jie	former chairman Fu Tieshan	web
Chinese Catholic Bishops Council	Zhongguo Tianzhujiao Zhujiaotuan 中国天主教主教团	1980	Beijing	former chairman Liu Yuanren刘元仁
Chinese Christian Patriotic Committee of the "Three-Self" (self-government, self-maintenance and self-propagation)	Zhongguo Jidujiao “Sanzi” Aiguo Yundong Weiyuanhui 中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会	1954	Shanghai	Honorary Chairman Ding Guangxun , Chairman Luo Guangzhong
Chinese Christian Council	Zhongguo Jidujiao Xiehui 中国基督教协会	1980	Shanghai	Honorary Chairman Ding Guangxun , Chairman Gao Feng