Mass arrests and prosecution of house church leaders in Tibet, preaching on Zoom deemed illegal 

1- Indictment of the People’s Procuratorate of Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibetan Autonomous Region
1- Indictment of the People’s Procuratorate of Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibetan Autonomous Region

(Tibet – January 24, 2025) On Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, a prosecutor’s office in the Tibet Autonomous Region filed criminal charges against 10 Christians from the Chinese house church “All Ranges Church.” This is the latest case of nationwide crackdown against this banned Christian group following the arrest of 8 Christians in Hubei Province last September. 

 

Content of the indictment

The 10 indicted believers – Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, Wang Haiying, Li Chunjie, Qin Chenglan, Li Xiaolin, Xiao Mingzhi, Wang Ying, and Li Yan – were all charged with violating Item 1, Article 300 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, a notorious and controversial charge: “Sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations.” 

 

According to the indictment, half of the 10 accused “All Ranges Church” believers came from Heilongjiang, Jilin, Ningxia, and Henan provinces, where they conducted business while carrying out evangelical activities; the other half were from Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibet, where the incidents occurred. Among them, Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, and Ren Xiaoyun are currently detained at the Nyingchi City Detention Center; 3 were initially released on bail before being re-arrested, and 7 are currently out on bail. 

 

The indictment alleges that since 2019, Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun restored the “All Ranges Church” and established the “Nyingchi Church” in Nyingchi City and other locations, organizing and implementing “pioneer evangelism,” spreading cult doctrines, and developing church members. Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, and Wang Haiying were identified as principal offenders; Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun were the main “preachers.” Others were responsible for the church group’s youth ministries, choir members, and church logistics. These believers held various meetings multiple times and used Zoom platform and WeChat groups for prayer. 


Among them, Ren Xiaoyun was appointed as “one of the eight Deacons” by the Ningxia pastoral district of the “All Ranges Church” in 2018, responsible for evangelism work. He later crossed provinces to conduct missionary work in the Tibet Autonomous Region. According to the indictment, Zhang Wei and Ren Xiaoyun confessed to their actions, which constitutes a confession and can result in lighter punishment under Chinese law. 

 

The other 6 people – Li Chunjie, Qin Chenglan, Li Xiaolin, Xiao Mingzhi, Wang Ying, and Li Yan – were identified as accomplices and may receive lighter punishments or reduced sentences. 


Yao Xilin from Heilongjiang, who serves as the general director of the “All Ranges Nyingchi Church,” may become the main target of this crackdown. 

 

Arrest in 2023

It is reported that at the end of the year before last, Chinese authorities arrested 13 house church leaders belonging to the “All Ranges Church” in Ningxia. Due to the lack of timely intervention by lawyers, government-appointed lawyers forced the defendants to plead guilty, after which they were sentenced. According to inside sources, the CCP is planning to use the same persecution model from Ningxia for these 10 house church leaders in Tibet, forcing them to plead guilty. 

 

The “All Ranges Church”

These “All Ranges Church” believers facing criminal charges were primarily targeted because they belong to the “All Ranges Church,” which was designated as a cult organization in November 1995 by a notice from the General Office of the Central Committee and the State Council Office titled “Notice on Forwarding the Ministry of Public Security’s Work Opinions Regarding the Investigation and Ban of the ‘Shouters’ and Other Cult Organizations,” which declared it would be “banned according to law.” 

 

Charges against the Evangelism by All Ranges Church

The charges listed in the indictment are limited to speech, thought, and belief. The indictment claims that the “All Ranges Church” conducts “evangelism” by promoting and spreading “heterodox teachings” such as “everyone has sin and needs to confess and repent,” “believing in Jesus can heal diseases,” and “crying born again,” seriously disturbing the national religious management order and undermining the implementation of state laws. 


The indictment charges that “Nyingchi Church” personnel and short-term missionaries spread heterodox teachings to local people and minors through methods such as “free medical consultations” and “custodial services.” Some believers used the Minor Protection Service Center and Ma Da Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. to spread heterodox teachings to some minors within their respective institutions, and invited other pastoral districts of the church group to conduct short-term missions in the area, holding meetings in believers’ homes and companies in the area. 

 

The church group’s documents such as “Basic Church Building Proposal” and “Cross Salvation” and other books and electronic documents were identified by the Tibet Autonomous Region Public Security Department as materials used by the “All Ranges Church” cult organization to restore and develop the organization. 

 

Background of the “All Ranges Church”

The “All Ranges Church” (also known as the “Word of Life Church” or “Born Again Movement”) was founded by Pastor Xu Yongze in Pingdingshan, Henan in 1984. The church’s name, according to Pastor Xu Yongze’s explanation, comes from “all ranges” meaning “large, broad, deep,” referring to including all born-again saved people on earth. The church group’s highest institution is the “All Ranges Council,” with 7 pastoral districts under it. Its evangelical activities quickly spread to some neighboring provinces. 

 

The “Basic Church Building Proposal” authored by Pastor Xu Yongze advocates the “threefold vision proposed by Pastor Jonathan Chao, a historian of Chinese house churches: “Christianization of culture, evangelization of China, and Kingdomization of Church.” The church group refuses to join the officially supported and recognized “Three-Self” Patriotic Movement.

 

The church group believes in Christian eschatology. For a considerable period, they placed relatively high importance on evangelical born-again doctrine, emphasizing emotional external expressions in the born-again experience, particularly viewing crying during repentance as a sign of salvation, which was questioned by other house churches, leading some to call the “All Ranges Church” the “Crying Born Again Faction.” 

 

Officials claim that the strategy of “All Ranges Church” is touse life as its base, church building as its center, co-worker training as its breakthrough point, using local areas as foundation, expanding to surrounding areas, radiating to all parts of the country, promoting the development of domestic work.” They aim to implement the “global mission strategy of the universal church” primarily in China’s coastal areas, actively training key personnel to send to various places for “pioneer evangelism.” 

 

“All Ranges Church”in the face of increasing persecution

Due to China’s severe crackdown on house churches, the “All Ranges Church” adopted closed meetings to avoid arrest, and in some meeting venues, members used spiritual names for communication. 


The church group operates “Wilderness Theological Seminary,” conducting Bible training classes to cultivate and develop core members, emphasizing basic doctrines of soteriology including born-again salvation and assurance of eternal life. Graduates are sent to various places for “pioneer evangelism.” 

 

In recent years, the “All Ranges Church” has continuously strengthened its theological training, participating more in theological exchanges with other house churches. Their doctrinal organization, mission strategies, and pastoral practices have become increasingly similar to traditional house churches and even contemporary urban house churches, leading to broader understanding and acceptance of this faith group. 

 

Chinese Official’s “Cult” accusation against All Ranges Church

In 1995, before China’s first official list of cults was published, the Chinese government had designated this church group as a “cult” in 1988. The true reason for listing this church group as a “cult” remains unclear. Pastor Xu Yongze himself was arrested in 1997 but was released in 2000 and successfully fled to the United States, where he received asylum. 

 

The Chinese government has taken long-term suppression measures against this church group. In 1990, Gong Shengliang, one of the leaders of the All Ranges Church, established the “South China Gospel Mission” (also known as “South China Church”) in Hubei, and by 1991, the church’s activities involved 88 counties across 15 provinces and autonomous regions. Gong Shengliang was sentenced to life imprisonment. China Aid Association has paid close attention to this case. 

 

In 2000, Chinese police took severe suppression measures against the “All Ranges Church” in Anhui Province, detaining 47 members of the church.

 

On June 25, 2014, 22 “All Ranges Church” believers were meeting in a factory building in Cao County, Heze City, Shandong Province when more than 50 police officers from the Cao County National Security Brigade broke in carrying machine guns. Among those arrested, 10 were released that day, 11 were criminally detained, and on July 23, 10 were released on bail. The pregnant women, children, and infants who were arrested were detained for two days, and 2 of those arrested were sentenced to 4 years in prison, serving their sentences at Weibei Prison. 

 

From August to September 2023, over 20 people from the “All Ranges Church” in Suizhou City, Hubei Province, were arrested by the Suizhou City Public Security Bureau in a coordinated action. In September 2024, 8 were formally charged, with 4 receiving bail out pending trial. 

 

The latest case involves a major criminal crackdown on the church group while conducting pioneer evangelism in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibet. 

 

ChinaAid’s Statement on the 2024 large-scale arrest in Tibet and Northwest China

“The CCP Xi Jinping government’s recent large-scale arrests and prosecutions of orthodox house churches in Tibet and Northwest China is purely religious persecution and also a sign of increasingly severe religious persecution throughout Tibet,”

Dr. Bob Fu, founder and president of China Aid Association, said in a statement.

“These arrested church leaders and Christians are innocent, and their prosecuted actions fully comply with religious freedom practices protected by the Chinese Constitution and international law. We strongly call on the international community to unite in pressuring the CCP to stop persecution and release these detained church leaders.” 

Background of Bayi, Tibet

Bayi District (Tibetan: བྲག་ཡིབ་ཆུས) is located in southeastern Tibet, at the southeast foot of the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains (Tibetan: གཉན་ཆེན་ཐང་ལྷ), where the Yarlung Tsangpo and Nyang Rivers converge. It is the lowest elevation area on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and is known as the “Tibet’s Jiangnan.” Bayi District has a permanent population of about 80,000, of which Tibetans account for 74% and Han Chinese for 17%. Most Tibetans in Nyingchi practice Tibetan Buddhism, with a small portion following the primitive religion – Bon. 

 

Public records show that President Xi Jinping visited this area in 2021. In 2023, Bayi District held an education conference for religious circles on “national consciousness, citizen consciousness, and rule of law consciousness.” The aim was to implement Xi Jinping’s important discourse on religious work and the Party’s strategy for governing Tibet in the new era. 

 

Chinese Government’s hypocrisy on Religious Freedom

China’s constitution guarantees religious freedom and freedom of association, but the Chinese government says one thing and does another, often labeling religious groups outside the system as “cult” or “illegal organizations” to facilitate criminal charges against these groups. When handling religious persecution cases, China’s judiciary considers their power rather than law and facts. 
 

Indictment from People’s Procuratorate of Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region 

Bayi Criminal Prosecution (2024) No. 21 

Defendant Yao Xilin, spiritual name Xianzhong, male, born February 15, 1970, citizen ID number 232102197002151676, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Yabuli Town, Shangzhi City, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, resided at Yixi Local Products Store on Yingbin Avenue, Bayi District before arrest, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, with approval from Nyingchi City People’s Procuratorate, was arrested by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on May 13, 2024. 


Defendant Zhang Wei, spiritual name Tianjun, male, born November 15, 1979, citizen ID number 23012519791115421X, Han ethnicity, high school education level, household registration in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, resided at Shangcheng Garden, Nyingchi City before arrest, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, with approval from Nyingchi City People’s Procuratorate, was arrested by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on May 13, 2024. 

 

Defendant Ren Xiaoyun, spiritual name Chenguang, male, born May 5, 1977, citizen ID number 640203197705050536, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Huinong District, Shizuishan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, resided at Ma Da Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. on Shuangyong Road, Bayi District before arrest, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, with approval from Nyingchi City People’s Procuratorate, was arrested by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on May 13, 2024. 

 

Defendant Wang Haiying, spiritual name Weiweihua, female, born February 2, 1979, citizen ID number 230822197902024682, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, currently residing at Yile Therapy Massage Shop in Shangcheng Garden, Bayi District, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 20, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

Defendant Li Chunjie, spiritual name Qianhe, female, born December 12, 1982, citizen ID number 42062119821212382X, Han ethnicity, primary school education level, household registration in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, currently residing at Fu Li Ming Cheng, Bayi District, farmer, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 


Defendant Qin Chenglan, spiritual name Weixin, female, born June 8, 1977, citizen ID number 222424197706086721, Han ethnicity, college education level, household registration in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, currently residing at Fu Li Ming Cheng, Bayi District, unemployed, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

Defendant Li Xiaolin, spiritual name Anwei, female, born December 15, 1976, citizen ID number 410728197612150660, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Changcun Town, Changyuan County, Xinxiang City, Henan Province, currently residing at Linsheng Garden, Bayi District, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

Defendant Xiao Mingzhi, spiritual name Heyi, female, born July 6, 1967, citizen ID number 412923196707063128, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, currently residing at Yixi Local Products Store on Welcome Avenue, Bayi District, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

Defendant Wang Ying, spiritual name Wang Jing, female, born January 7, 1984, citizen ID number 64012198401071520, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Helan County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, currently residing at Ma Da Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. on Shuangyong Road, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

Defendant Li Yan, spiritual name Zhongyi, male, born April 28, 1977, citizen ID number 222424197704286711, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Jiguan Township, Wangqing County, Jilin Province, currently residing at Fu Li Ming Cheng, Bayi District, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

This case was investigated and concluded by the Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau, which transferred the case of defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, and others suspected of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations to the Nyingchi City People’s Procuratorate for prosecution on July 11, 2024. On the same day, the Nyingchi City People’s Procuratorate transferred the case to our office. After accepting the case, on July 12, 2024, we informed the defendants of their right to appoint defense counsel and the potential legal consequences of pleading guilty, legally interrogated the defendants, heard the opinions of defense counsel, and reviewed all case materials. During this period, the case was returned for supplementary investigation twice (returned on August 26, 2024, resubmitted after supplementary investigation on September 25; returned on October 25, resubmitted after supplementary investigation on November 25); the review and prosecution period was extended once (from August 12, 2024, to August 26, 2024). 

 

Evidence and Findings 

Through legal investigation, it has been established that: 

In November 1995, the Notice from the General Office of the Central Committee and the State Council Office “Notice on Forwarding the Ministry of Public Security’s Work Opinions Regarding the Investigation and Ban of the ‘Shouters’ and Other Cult Organizations,” clearly designated the “All Ranges Church” as a cult organization and banned it according to law. The “All Ranges Church” conducted “evangelism” by promoting and spreading heterodox teachings such as “everyone has sin and needs to confess and repent,” “believing in Jesus can heal diseases,” and “crying born again,” seriously disturbing the national religious management order and undermining the implementation of state laws. 

 

Since 2019, defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, and others restored the “All Ranges Church” and established the “Nyingchi Church” in Nyingchi City and other locations, organizing and implementing “pioneer evangelism,” spreading cult doctrines, and developing church members. 

 

Defendant Yao Xilin served as the general director of the “All Ranges Nyingchi Church,” with defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, and Ren Xiaoyun acting as main “preachers.” Defendant Yao Xilin and others were responsible for short-term mission work, defendants Zhang Wei, Li Xiaolin, Li Chunjie, and Qin Chenglan were responsible for youth ministries. Defendants Ren Xiaoyun and Li Yan were responsible for choir work, Wang Ying was a choir member, and defendant Xiao Mingzhi was responsible for church logistics. These personnel repeatedly held fellowship meetings, revival meetings (life meetings), truth meetings, retreat meetings, and spiritual cultivation meetings, while also using Zoom software and WeChat groups (“Never Abandon Never Give Up” and “Green Leaf”) for prayer. Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, Wang Haiying, and another person with spiritual name Qianbi (not arrested) used a WeChat group (“Serve with All Your Heart”) to hold fellowship meetings and discuss church affairs. Defendants Qin Chenglan and Li Xiaolin used Zoom software to evangelize to youth. 

 

Nyingchi Church” personnel and short-term missionaries spread cult heterodox teachings to local people and minors through methods such as “free medical consultations” and “custodial services.” Additionally, defendants Qin Chenglan and Li Yan used the Yangfan Qihang Minor Protection Service Center in Bayi District, while defendants Ren Xiaoyun and Wang Ying used the Nyingchi City Ma Da Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. to spread cult heterodox teachings to some minors within their respective institutions, with minors such as Miao XX submitting applications to join the church. 

 

Defendant Zhang Wei, under the arrangements of “Nyingchi Church,” used his Industrial and Commercial Bank of China card (card number: 621550158000781395) and China Construction Bank card (card number: 6217004040007885888) to receive support from people outside the area. The bank cards were managed by Ren Xiaoyun and Wang Haiying, with the funds used for “Nyingchi Church” Tibet mission work, short-term missions, and full-time ministry salaries and other expenses. Defendant Xiao Mingzhi used her personal WeChat to receive monetary offerings from “Nyingchi Church” members, with these funds used for the church’s daily expenses. 

 

In February and March 2024, defendant Yao Xilin invited Zheng Jing, Liu Zhicheng, and Zhao Zhiyuan, who were trained by the Central Plains pastoral district, as well as “short-term missionary” Zhao Lun and others to conduct “short-term mission” work in Nyingchi. The short-term missionaries were arranged to stay in housing provided by Yao Xilin at Room 401, Unit 1, Building 25, Youth Apartments in Bayi District, and in houses in the Xingfu residential area. Defendant Li Chunjie organized meetings in her home at Fu Li Ming Cheng with short-term missionaries Zheng Jing, Zhao Lun, and children from some “Nyingchi Church” families. Defendant Li Xiaolin organized meetings at her residence in Linsheng Garden while also evangelizing to youth. 


Since defendants Yao Xilin and others restored the organization, they have successively held illegal gatherings at locations including defendant Zhang Wei’s home in Shangcheng Garden, Zhang Wei’s Yongsheng Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. office, Geng Genfeng’s vegetable greenhouse near Gala Village in Bayi District, Zongji’s home in Mabian Village, Milin City, and the Linkai Garden rented by Li Xiaolin. In 2019, the organization was investigated for illegal gathering at Zhang Wei’s home in Shangcheng Garden, and in 2022, the organization was investigated for illegal scripture transmission at Zhang Wei’s Yongsheng Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. Office in Nyingchi. After the case began, books and electronic documents such as “Basic Church Building Proposal” and “Cross Salvation” found in the residences of defendants Yao Xilin, Ren Xiaoyun, and others were identified by the Tibet Autonomous Region Public Security Department as materials used by the “All Ranges Church” cult organization to restore and develop the organization. 

 

Additionally discovered: On December 15, 2018, defendant Ren Xiaoyun was elected as “one of the eight Deacons” by the “All Ranges Church” Ningxia pastoral district and appointed as the evangelism group leader for the Huinong District area church, responsible for evangelism group work. He later crossed provinces to conduct missionary work in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Defendants Zhang Wei and Ren Xiaoyun confessed to their crimes truthfully after arrest. 

 

The above facts are supported by the following evidence: 

  1. Physical evidence: Books including “Cross Salvation,” “Light of Truth,” “Hymns” stamped with “Nyingchi Church” seal, Zhang Wei’s Industrial and Commercial Bank of China card, etc.; 
  2. Documentary evidence: Case registration form, decision to file case, arrest warrants, bail decisions, search records, seizure decisions, etc.;
  3. Witness testimony: Testimony from witnesses Zhao Lun, Zheng Jing, and others;
  4. Defendants’ confessions and defense statements: Confessions and defense statements from the ten defendants including Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, etc.;
  5. Expert opinions: Tibet Autonomous Region Public Security Department Cult Propaganda Material Identification Notice (Tibet Public Security (State Security) Identification No. (2024) 01-11) etc.;
  6. Investigation, examination, identification, and investigation experiment records: On-site investigation and examination work records, identification records, etc.;
  7. Audio and video materials and electronic data: Electronic version of “Basic Church Building Proposal,” audio and video materials and electronic data extracted from defendants’ phones, etc.: Defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, Wang Haiying, Li Chunjie, Qin Chenglan, Li Xiaolin, Xiao Mingzhi, Wang Ying, and Li Yan sabotaged the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, their actions have violated Item 1, Article 300 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China. The criminal facts are clear and the evidence is reliable and sufficient. The 10 defendants should be prosecuted for criminal responsibility for sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations. According to Articles 25, 26, and 27 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, the 10 defendants committed the crime jointly; defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, and Wang Haiying played primary roles in the joint crime and are principal offenders; defendants Li Chunjie, Qin Chenglan, Li Xiaolin, Xiao Mingzhi, Wang Ying, and Li Yan played secondary roles and are accomplices, and should receive lighter or reduced punishments; defendants Zhang Wei and Ren Xiaoyun truthfully confessed to their crimes after arrest, which constitutes confession, and according to Item 3, Article 67 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, may receive lighter punishments. According to Article 176 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China, we hereby initiate public prosecution and request judgment according to law.

The People’s Court of Bayi District, Nyingchi City 

Prosecutors: Yang Yongqiang, Zhang Feng, Liu Yanjun 

Assistant Prosecutor: Zhang Kunhun 

 

Attachments of the Indictment: 

  1. Defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, and Ren Xiaoyun are currently detained at Nyingchi City Detention Center;
  • Defendant Wang Haiying is currently on bail at Room 201, Unit 3, Nan Xue Avenue, Bayi District, contact phone: 18845835728; 
  • Defendant Li Chunjie is currently on bail at Room 401, Unit 2, Building 1, Fuli Mingcheng, contact phone: 18989948370; 
  • Defendant Qin Chenglan is currently on bail at Fuli Mingcheng, Bayi District, contact phone: 13659596054; 
  • Defendant Li Xiaolin is currently on bail at Room 401, Unit 2, Building 5, Linsheng Garden, Bayi District, Nyingchi City, contact phone: 18303663237; 
  • Defendant Xiao Mingzhi is currently on bail at “Yixi Local Products” store on Welcome Avenue, Bayi District, Nyingchi City, contact phone: 18989046220; 
  • Defendant Wang Ying is currently on bail at Ma Da Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. on Shuangyong Road, Bayi District, contact phone: 15728945051; 
  • Defendant Li Yan is currently on bail at Room 902, Unit 1, Building 35, Fuli Mingcheng, Bayi District, Nyingchi City, contact phone: 15289041904; 
  1. Case file materials and evidence: 23 volumes, 91 discs;
  2. Case-related items detailed in the accompanying item transfer list.

(End of Indictment)

 

Attachment: Indictment of the People’s Procuratorate of Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibetan Autonomous Region (9 pages)

 

 

1- Indictment of the People’s Procuratorate of Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibetan Autonomous Region

(Reported by Special Correspondent Gao Zhensai of ChinaAid 

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Mass arrests and prosecution of house church leaders in Tibet, preaching on Zoom deemed illegal 

1- Indictment of the People’s Procuratorate of Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibetan Autonomous Region
1- Indictment of the People’s Procuratorate of Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibetan Autonomous Region

(Tibet – January 24, 2025) On Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, a prosecutor’s office in the Tibet Autonomous Region filed criminal charges against 10 Christians from the Chinese house church “All Ranges Church.” This is the latest case of nationwide crackdown against this banned Christian group following the arrest of 8 Christians in Hubei Province last September. 

 

Content of the indictment

The 10 indicted believers – Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, Wang Haiying, Li Chunjie, Qin Chenglan, Li Xiaolin, Xiao Mingzhi, Wang Ying, and Li Yan – were all charged with violating Item 1, Article 300 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, a notorious and controversial charge: “Sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations.” 

 

According to the indictment, half of the 10 accused “All Ranges Church” believers came from Heilongjiang, Jilin, Ningxia, and Henan provinces, where they conducted business while carrying out evangelical activities; the other half were from Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibet, where the incidents occurred. Among them, Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, and Ren Xiaoyun are currently detained at the Nyingchi City Detention Center; 3 were initially released on bail before being re-arrested, and 7 are currently out on bail. 

 

The indictment alleges that since 2019, Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun restored the “All Ranges Church” and established the “Nyingchi Church” in Nyingchi City and other locations, organizing and implementing “pioneer evangelism,” spreading cult doctrines, and developing church members. Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, and Wang Haiying were identified as principal offenders; Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun were the main “preachers.” Others were responsible for the church group’s youth ministries, choir members, and church logistics. These believers held various meetings multiple times and used Zoom platform and WeChat groups for prayer. 


Among them, Ren Xiaoyun was appointed as “one of the eight Deacons” by the Ningxia pastoral district of the “All Ranges Church” in 2018, responsible for evangelism work. He later crossed provinces to conduct missionary work in the Tibet Autonomous Region. According to the indictment, Zhang Wei and Ren Xiaoyun confessed to their actions, which constitutes a confession and can result in lighter punishment under Chinese law. 

 

The other 6 people – Li Chunjie, Qin Chenglan, Li Xiaolin, Xiao Mingzhi, Wang Ying, and Li Yan – were identified as accomplices and may receive lighter punishments or reduced sentences. 


Yao Xilin from Heilongjiang, who serves as the general director of the “All Ranges Nyingchi Church,” may become the main target of this crackdown. 

 

Arrest in 2023

It is reported that at the end of the year before last, Chinese authorities arrested 13 house church leaders belonging to the “All Ranges Church” in Ningxia. Due to the lack of timely intervention by lawyers, government-appointed lawyers forced the defendants to plead guilty, after which they were sentenced. According to inside sources, the CCP is planning to use the same persecution model from Ningxia for these 10 house church leaders in Tibet, forcing them to plead guilty. 

 

The “All Ranges Church”

These “All Ranges Church” believers facing criminal charges were primarily targeted because they belong to the “All Ranges Church,” which was designated as a cult organization in November 1995 by a notice from the General Office of the Central Committee and the State Council Office titled “Notice on Forwarding the Ministry of Public Security’s Work Opinions Regarding the Investigation and Ban of the ‘Shouters’ and Other Cult Organizations,” which declared it would be “banned according to law.” 

 

Charges against the Evangelism by All Ranges Church

The charges listed in the indictment are limited to speech, thought, and belief. The indictment claims that the “All Ranges Church” conducts “evangelism” by promoting and spreading “heterodox teachings” such as “everyone has sin and needs to confess and repent,” “believing in Jesus can heal diseases,” and “crying born again,” seriously disturbing the national religious management order and undermining the implementation of state laws. 


The indictment charges that “Nyingchi Church” personnel and short-term missionaries spread heterodox teachings to local people and minors through methods such as “free medical consultations” and “custodial services.” Some believers used the Minor Protection Service Center and Ma Da Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. to spread heterodox teachings to some minors within their respective institutions, and invited other pastoral districts of the church group to conduct short-term missions in the area, holding meetings in believers’ homes and companies in the area. 

 

The church group’s documents such as “Basic Church Building Proposal” and “Cross Salvation” and other books and electronic documents were identified by the Tibet Autonomous Region Public Security Department as materials used by the “All Ranges Church” cult organization to restore and develop the organization. 

 

Background of the “All Ranges Church”

The “All Ranges Church” (also known as the “Word of Life Church” or “Born Again Movement”) was founded by Pastor Xu Yongze in Pingdingshan, Henan in 1984. The church’s name, according to Pastor Xu Yongze’s explanation, comes from “all ranges” meaning “large, broad, deep,” referring to including all born-again saved people on earth. The church group’s highest institution is the “All Ranges Council,” with 7 pastoral districts under it. Its evangelical activities quickly spread to some neighboring provinces. 

 

The “Basic Church Building Proposal” authored by Pastor Xu Yongze advocates the “threefold vision proposed by Pastor Jonathan Chao, a historian of Chinese house churches: “Christianization of culture, evangelization of China, and Kingdomization of Church.” The church group refuses to join the officially supported and recognized “Three-Self” Patriotic Movement.

 

The church group believes in Christian eschatology. For a considerable period, they placed relatively high importance on evangelical born-again doctrine, emphasizing emotional external expressions in the born-again experience, particularly viewing crying during repentance as a sign of salvation, which was questioned by other house churches, leading some to call the “All Ranges Church” the “Crying Born Again Faction.” 

 

Officials claim that the strategy of “All Ranges Church” is touse life as its base, church building as its center, co-worker training as its breakthrough point, using local areas as foundation, expanding to surrounding areas, radiating to all parts of the country, promoting the development of domestic work.” They aim to implement the “global mission strategy of the universal church” primarily in China’s coastal areas, actively training key personnel to send to various places for “pioneer evangelism.” 

 

“All Ranges Church”in the face of increasing persecution

Due to China’s severe crackdown on house churches, the “All Ranges Church” adopted closed meetings to avoid arrest, and in some meeting venues, members used spiritual names for communication. 


The church group operates “Wilderness Theological Seminary,” conducting Bible training classes to cultivate and develop core members, emphasizing basic doctrines of soteriology including born-again salvation and assurance of eternal life. Graduates are sent to various places for “pioneer evangelism.” 

 

In recent years, the “All Ranges Church” has continuously strengthened its theological training, participating more in theological exchanges with other house churches. Their doctrinal organization, mission strategies, and pastoral practices have become increasingly similar to traditional house churches and even contemporary urban house churches, leading to broader understanding and acceptance of this faith group. 

 

Chinese Official’s “Cult” accusation against All Ranges Church

In 1995, before China’s first official list of cults was published, the Chinese government had designated this church group as a “cult” in 1988. The true reason for listing this church group as a “cult” remains unclear. Pastor Xu Yongze himself was arrested in 1997 but was released in 2000 and successfully fled to the United States, where he received asylum. 

 

The Chinese government has taken long-term suppression measures against this church group. In 1990, Gong Shengliang, one of the leaders of the All Ranges Church, established the “South China Gospel Mission” (also known as “South China Church”) in Hubei, and by 1991, the church’s activities involved 88 counties across 15 provinces and autonomous regions. Gong Shengliang was sentenced to life imprisonment. China Aid Association has paid close attention to this case. 

 

In 2000, Chinese police took severe suppression measures against the “All Ranges Church” in Anhui Province, detaining 47 members of the church.

 

On June 25, 2014, 22 “All Ranges Church” believers were meeting in a factory building in Cao County, Heze City, Shandong Province when more than 50 police officers from the Cao County National Security Brigade broke in carrying machine guns. Among those arrested, 10 were released that day, 11 were criminally detained, and on July 23, 10 were released on bail. The pregnant women, children, and infants who were arrested were detained for two days, and 2 of those arrested were sentenced to 4 years in prison, serving their sentences at Weibei Prison. 

 

From August to September 2023, over 20 people from the “All Ranges Church” in Suizhou City, Hubei Province, were arrested by the Suizhou City Public Security Bureau in a coordinated action. In September 2024, 8 were formally charged, with 4 receiving bail out pending trial. 

 

The latest case involves a major criminal crackdown on the church group while conducting pioneer evangelism in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibet. 

 

ChinaAid’s Statement on the 2024 large-scale arrest in Tibet and Northwest China

“The CCP Xi Jinping government’s recent large-scale arrests and prosecutions of orthodox house churches in Tibet and Northwest China is purely religious persecution and also a sign of increasingly severe religious persecution throughout Tibet,”

Dr. Bob Fu, founder and president of China Aid Association, said in a statement.

“These arrested church leaders and Christians are innocent, and their prosecuted actions fully comply with religious freedom practices protected by the Chinese Constitution and international law. We strongly call on the international community to unite in pressuring the CCP to stop persecution and release these detained church leaders.” 

Background of Bayi, Tibet

Bayi District (Tibetan: བྲག་ཡིབ་ཆུས) is located in southeastern Tibet, at the southeast foot of the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains (Tibetan: གཉན་ཆེན་ཐང་ལྷ), where the Yarlung Tsangpo and Nyang Rivers converge. It is the lowest elevation area on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and is known as the “Tibet’s Jiangnan.” Bayi District has a permanent population of about 80,000, of which Tibetans account for 74% and Han Chinese for 17%. Most Tibetans in Nyingchi practice Tibetan Buddhism, with a small portion following the primitive religion – Bon. 

 

Public records show that President Xi Jinping visited this area in 2021. In 2023, Bayi District held an education conference for religious circles on “national consciousness, citizen consciousness, and rule of law consciousness.” The aim was to implement Xi Jinping’s important discourse on religious work and the Party’s strategy for governing Tibet in the new era. 

 

Chinese Government’s hypocrisy on Religious Freedom

China’s constitution guarantees religious freedom and freedom of association, but the Chinese government says one thing and does another, often labeling religious groups outside the system as “cult” or “illegal organizations” to facilitate criminal charges against these groups. When handling religious persecution cases, China’s judiciary considers their power rather than law and facts. 
 

Indictment from People’s Procuratorate of Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region 

Bayi Criminal Prosecution (2024) No. 21 

Defendant Yao Xilin, spiritual name Xianzhong, male, born February 15, 1970, citizen ID number 232102197002151676, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Yabuli Town, Shangzhi City, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, resided at Yixi Local Products Store on Yingbin Avenue, Bayi District before arrest, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, with approval from Nyingchi City People’s Procuratorate, was arrested by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on May 13, 2024. 


Defendant Zhang Wei, spiritual name Tianjun, male, born November 15, 1979, citizen ID number 23012519791115421X, Han ethnicity, high school education level, household registration in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, resided at Shangcheng Garden, Nyingchi City before arrest, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, with approval from Nyingchi City People’s Procuratorate, was arrested by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on May 13, 2024. 

 

Defendant Ren Xiaoyun, spiritual name Chenguang, male, born May 5, 1977, citizen ID number 640203197705050536, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Huinong District, Shizuishan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, resided at Ma Da Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. on Shuangyong Road, Bayi District before arrest, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, with approval from Nyingchi City People’s Procuratorate, was arrested by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on May 13, 2024. 

 

Defendant Wang Haiying, spiritual name Weiweihua, female, born February 2, 1979, citizen ID number 230822197902024682, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, currently residing at Yile Therapy Massage Shop in Shangcheng Garden, Bayi District, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 20, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

Defendant Li Chunjie, spiritual name Qianhe, female, born December 12, 1982, citizen ID number 42062119821212382X, Han ethnicity, primary school education level, household registration in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, currently residing at Fu Li Ming Cheng, Bayi District, farmer, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 


Defendant Qin Chenglan, spiritual name Weixin, female, born June 8, 1977, citizen ID number 222424197706086721, Han ethnicity, college education level, household registration in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, currently residing at Fu Li Ming Cheng, Bayi District, unemployed, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

Defendant Li Xiaolin, spiritual name Anwei, female, born December 15, 1976, citizen ID number 410728197612150660, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Changcun Town, Changyuan County, Xinxiang City, Henan Province, currently residing at Linsheng Garden, Bayi District, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

Defendant Xiao Mingzhi, spiritual name Heyi, female, born July 6, 1967, citizen ID number 412923196707063128, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Bayi District, Nyingchi City, currently residing at Yixi Local Products Store on Welcome Avenue, Bayi District, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

Defendant Wang Ying, spiritual name Wang Jing, female, born January 7, 1984, citizen ID number 64012198401071520, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Helan County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, currently residing at Ma Da Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. on Shuangyong Road, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

Defendant Li Yan, spiritual name Zhongyi, male, born April 28, 1977, citizen ID number 222424197704286711, Han ethnicity, middle school education level, household registration in Jiguan Township, Wangqing County, Jilin Province, currently residing at Fu Li Ming Cheng, Bayi District, business owner, no prior criminal record. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, was released on bail by Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau on March 21, 2024. Due to suspicion of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, by decision of this court, was released on bail on July 12, 2024. 

 

This case was investigated and concluded by the Nyingchi City Public Security Bureau, which transferred the case of defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, and others suspected of sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations to the Nyingchi City People’s Procuratorate for prosecution on July 11, 2024. On the same day, the Nyingchi City People’s Procuratorate transferred the case to our office. After accepting the case, on July 12, 2024, we informed the defendants of their right to appoint defense counsel and the potential legal consequences of pleading guilty, legally interrogated the defendants, heard the opinions of defense counsel, and reviewed all case materials. During this period, the case was returned for supplementary investigation twice (returned on August 26, 2024, resubmitted after supplementary investigation on September 25; returned on October 25, resubmitted after supplementary investigation on November 25); the review and prosecution period was extended once (from August 12, 2024, to August 26, 2024). 

 

Evidence and Findings 

Through legal investigation, it has been established that: 

In November 1995, the Notice from the General Office of the Central Committee and the State Council Office “Notice on Forwarding the Ministry of Public Security’s Work Opinions Regarding the Investigation and Ban of the ‘Shouters’ and Other Cult Organizations,” clearly designated the “All Ranges Church” as a cult organization and banned it according to law. The “All Ranges Church” conducted “evangelism” by promoting and spreading heterodox teachings such as “everyone has sin and needs to confess and repent,” “believing in Jesus can heal diseases,” and “crying born again,” seriously disturbing the national religious management order and undermining the implementation of state laws. 

 

Since 2019, defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, and others restored the “All Ranges Church” and established the “Nyingchi Church” in Nyingchi City and other locations, organizing and implementing “pioneer evangelism,” spreading cult doctrines, and developing church members. 

 

Defendant Yao Xilin served as the general director of the “All Ranges Nyingchi Church,” with defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, and Ren Xiaoyun acting as main “preachers.” Defendant Yao Xilin and others were responsible for short-term mission work, defendants Zhang Wei, Li Xiaolin, Li Chunjie, and Qin Chenglan were responsible for youth ministries. Defendants Ren Xiaoyun and Li Yan were responsible for choir work, Wang Ying was a choir member, and defendant Xiao Mingzhi was responsible for church logistics. These personnel repeatedly held fellowship meetings, revival meetings (life meetings), truth meetings, retreat meetings, and spiritual cultivation meetings, while also using Zoom software and WeChat groups (“Never Abandon Never Give Up” and “Green Leaf”) for prayer. Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, Wang Haiying, and another person with spiritual name Qianbi (not arrested) used a WeChat group (“Serve with All Your Heart”) to hold fellowship meetings and discuss church affairs. Defendants Qin Chenglan and Li Xiaolin used Zoom software to evangelize to youth. 

 

Nyingchi Church” personnel and short-term missionaries spread cult heterodox teachings to local people and minors through methods such as “free medical consultations” and “custodial services.” Additionally, defendants Qin Chenglan and Li Yan used the Yangfan Qihang Minor Protection Service Center in Bayi District, while defendants Ren Xiaoyun and Wang Ying used the Nyingchi City Ma Da Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. to spread cult heterodox teachings to some minors within their respective institutions, with minors such as Miao XX submitting applications to join the church. 

 

Defendant Zhang Wei, under the arrangements of “Nyingchi Church,” used his Industrial and Commercial Bank of China card (card number: 621550158000781395) and China Construction Bank card (card number: 6217004040007885888) to receive support from people outside the area. The bank cards were managed by Ren Xiaoyun and Wang Haiying, with the funds used for “Nyingchi Church” Tibet mission work, short-term missions, and full-time ministry salaries and other expenses. Defendant Xiao Mingzhi used her personal WeChat to receive monetary offerings from “Nyingchi Church” members, with these funds used for the church’s daily expenses. 

 

In February and March 2024, defendant Yao Xilin invited Zheng Jing, Liu Zhicheng, and Zhao Zhiyuan, who were trained by the Central Plains pastoral district, as well as “short-term missionary” Zhao Lun and others to conduct “short-term mission” work in Nyingchi. The short-term missionaries were arranged to stay in housing provided by Yao Xilin at Room 401, Unit 1, Building 25, Youth Apartments in Bayi District, and in houses in the Xingfu residential area. Defendant Li Chunjie organized meetings in her home at Fu Li Ming Cheng with short-term missionaries Zheng Jing, Zhao Lun, and children from some “Nyingchi Church” families. Defendant Li Xiaolin organized meetings at her residence in Linsheng Garden while also evangelizing to youth. 


Since defendants Yao Xilin and others restored the organization, they have successively held illegal gatherings at locations including defendant Zhang Wei’s home in Shangcheng Garden, Zhang Wei’s Yongsheng Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. office, Geng Genfeng’s vegetable greenhouse near Gala Village in Bayi District, Zongji’s home in Mabian Village, Milin City, and the Linkai Garden rented by Li Xiaolin. In 2019, the organization was investigated for illegal gathering at Zhang Wei’s home in Shangcheng Garden, and in 2022, the organization was investigated for illegal scripture transmission at Zhang Wei’s Yongsheng Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. Office in Nyingchi. After the case began, books and electronic documents such as “Basic Church Building Proposal” and “Cross Salvation” found in the residences of defendants Yao Xilin, Ren Xiaoyun, and others were identified by the Tibet Autonomous Region Public Security Department as materials used by the “All Ranges Church” cult organization to restore and develop the organization. 

 

Additionally discovered: On December 15, 2018, defendant Ren Xiaoyun was elected as “one of the eight Deacons” by the “All Ranges Church” Ningxia pastoral district and appointed as the evangelism group leader for the Huinong District area church, responsible for evangelism group work. He later crossed provinces to conduct missionary work in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Defendants Zhang Wei and Ren Xiaoyun confessed to their crimes truthfully after arrest. 

 

The above facts are supported by the following evidence: 

  1. Physical evidence: Books including “Cross Salvation,” “Light of Truth,” “Hymns” stamped with “Nyingchi Church” seal, Zhang Wei’s Industrial and Commercial Bank of China card, etc.; 
  2. Documentary evidence: Case registration form, decision to file case, arrest warrants, bail decisions, search records, seizure decisions, etc.;
  3. Witness testimony: Testimony from witnesses Zhao Lun, Zheng Jing, and others;
  4. Defendants’ confessions and defense statements: Confessions and defense statements from the ten defendants including Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, etc.;
  5. Expert opinions: Tibet Autonomous Region Public Security Department Cult Propaganda Material Identification Notice (Tibet Public Security (State Security) Identification No. (2024) 01-11) etc.;
  6. Investigation, examination, identification, and investigation experiment records: On-site investigation and examination work records, identification records, etc.;
  7. Audio and video materials and electronic data: Electronic version of “Basic Church Building Proposal,” audio and video materials and electronic data extracted from defendants’ phones, etc.: Defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, Wang Haiying, Li Chunjie, Qin Chenglan, Li Xiaolin, Xiao Mingzhi, Wang Ying, and Li Yan sabotaged the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations, their actions have violated Item 1, Article 300 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China. The criminal facts are clear and the evidence is reliable and sufficient. The 10 defendants should be prosecuted for criminal responsibility for sabotaging the enforcement of laws by organizing and utilizing cult organizations. According to Articles 25, 26, and 27 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, the 10 defendants committed the crime jointly; defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, Ren Xiaoyun, and Wang Haiying played primary roles in the joint crime and are principal offenders; defendants Li Chunjie, Qin Chenglan, Li Xiaolin, Xiao Mingzhi, Wang Ying, and Li Yan played secondary roles and are accomplices, and should receive lighter or reduced punishments; defendants Zhang Wei and Ren Xiaoyun truthfully confessed to their crimes after arrest, which constitutes confession, and according to Item 3, Article 67 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, may receive lighter punishments. According to Article 176 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China, we hereby initiate public prosecution and request judgment according to law.

The People’s Court of Bayi District, Nyingchi City 

Prosecutors: Yang Yongqiang, Zhang Feng, Liu Yanjun 

Assistant Prosecutor: Zhang Kunhun 

 

Attachments of the Indictment: 

  1. Defendants Yao Xilin, Zhang Wei, and Ren Xiaoyun are currently detained at Nyingchi City Detention Center;
  • Defendant Wang Haiying is currently on bail at Room 201, Unit 3, Nan Xue Avenue, Bayi District, contact phone: 18845835728; 
  • Defendant Li Chunjie is currently on bail at Room 401, Unit 2, Building 1, Fuli Mingcheng, contact phone: 18989948370; 
  • Defendant Qin Chenglan is currently on bail at Fuli Mingcheng, Bayi District, contact phone: 13659596054; 
  • Defendant Li Xiaolin is currently on bail at Room 401, Unit 2, Building 5, Linsheng Garden, Bayi District, Nyingchi City, contact phone: 18303663237; 
  • Defendant Xiao Mingzhi is currently on bail at “Yixi Local Products” store on Welcome Avenue, Bayi District, Nyingchi City, contact phone: 18989046220; 
  • Defendant Wang Ying is currently on bail at Ma Da Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd. on Shuangyong Road, Bayi District, contact phone: 15728945051; 
  • Defendant Li Yan is currently on bail at Room 902, Unit 1, Building 35, Fuli Mingcheng, Bayi District, Nyingchi City, contact phone: 15289041904; 
  1. Case file materials and evidence: 23 volumes, 91 discs;
  2. Case-related items detailed in the accompanying item transfer list.

(End of Indictment)

 

Attachment: Indictment of the People’s Procuratorate of Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibetan Autonomous Region (9 pages)

 

 

1- Indictment of the People’s Procuratorate of Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibetan Autonomous Region

(Reported by Special Correspondent Gao Zhensai of ChinaAid 

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