(Taiyuan, Shaanxi Province –June 9, 2023) On the morning of June 9, Pastor Wang Yingjie of Taiyuan Xuncheng Reformed Church and his wife Wang Ying suddenly couldn’t be reached by their friends. Their friends looked for them everywhere, checked their apartment complex’s surveillance video recording and contacted local police station. Eventually they found out the
(ChinaAid—June 4, 2023) The following is a public prayer and joint statement for the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. “O world, the LORD has shown you what is good. What does He want from you? If only you would do justice, and be merciful, and walk in humility with your God.” (Micah
Note: After further reporting, Pastor Deng and three co-workers were arrested, not four. The article has been edited to reflect this change. (Shunde, Guangdong province—May 30, 2023) Police raided the Shengjia Christian Education and Help Center in Shunde City, Guangdong province on May 24th. Authorities searched the building and confiscated all teaching supplies. Three
Photo: Outside Yaodu District Detention Center (ChinaAid source) (Linfen, Shanxi Province – March 22, 2023）Recently attorneys visited the three imprisoned members of Linfen Covenant House Church. Pastor Li Jie, Pastor Han Xiaodong, and co-worker Wang Qiang were all charged with “fraud” for accepting tithes and offerings. Good Health According to the defense attorneys, these three
Photo: President of the Legislative Yuan You Si-kun with U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (ChinaAid) Bob Fu and Dr. Sen-hong Yang initially wrote this article which was published by The Washington Stand. Within the short span of three months, Taiwan Legislative Speaker You Si-kun has visited the U.S. twice. In February, he was in Washington, D.C.
Photo: Xie Lihong’s family received her notice of criminal detention (ChinaAid source) (Suining, Sichuan Province – May 22, 2023) City police arrested three Christian women on suspicion of “fraud.” Li Bingrong, Xie Lihong, and Huang Qiuyan from Suining City, Sichuan Province were criminally detained on May 18. Cause unknown Their families received the notice
Photo: Tiananmen Square (Hong Kong—May 17, 2023) In 1989, Chinese authorities used violence to suppress the pro-democracy movement in Tiananmen Square. This massacre resulted in the death of countless students and Beijing residents. Since then, Hong Kong held events commemorating the victims of June 4th every year. However, this year, the Catholic Diocese of Hong
Photo: Guo Feixiong, also known as Yang Maodong (ChinaAid source) (Guangdong – May 15, 2023) Prominent Chinese human rights activist Guo Feixiong was sentenced to eight years for allegedly “inciting subversion of state power.” Guo’s case was heard in open court on the morning of May 11. Authorities arrested him in January 2022, immediately after
(Hong Kong— May 10, 2023) At the end of a delegation visit from Hong Kong Bishop Stephen Chow, he delivered a closing prayer at St. Joseph’s Church. His prayer fell in line with the political mainstream in Beijing and cast a shadow over his four-day trip. LOYALTY TO BEIJING Bishop Stephen Chow hoped to curry
Photo: Guangzhou Bible Reformed Church raided during Sunday service (ChinaAid source) (Guangzhou, Guangdong Province – May 7, 2023) Yesterday morning, authorities raided five locations of Guangzhou Bible Reformed Church simultaneously. Church elders, preachers, and co-workers were taken away. Police attempted to detain Pastor Huang Xiaoning, but he rejected their illegal action. Coordinated raid Police officers
Photo: Elder Wu Jiannan’s parents (ChinaAid source) (Deyang, Sichuan province – May 5, 2023) Wu Tingmin, the father of imprisoned Elder Wu Jiannan of Qingcaodi Church, called for his son’s release. Qingcaodi Church Crackdown Elders Wu Jiannan and Hao Ming were arrested together on November 17, 2021. Police also took many church co-workers. The next
Photo: ChinaAid Founder Bob Fu testifies in congressional hearing (ChinaAid) (Washington, DC—May 2, 2023) USCIRF released its 2023 Annual Report detailing concerns about religious freedom worldwide. They recommended China and eleven other countries as serious violators of religious freedom. “Country of particular concern” In 1998, Congress enacted International Religious Freedom Act which requires the President