1.   In fact, most Chinese loosely believe in the supernatural forces evoked by various qigong sects.

2.   Last year, that department began evaluating qigong sects for legal approval.

3.   More traditional qigong sects are mainly devoted to health and fitness.

4.   They banned Falun Gong in July and ordered police checks on other popular qigong sects and their often charismatic leaders.