Dear Friends,
In this edition, we spotlight five recent cases of religious persecution in China, from Zion Church raids and digital censorship to unjust detentions. As always, we invite you to pray, give, and keep walking with the persecuted.
📰 Top Headlines on Religious Persecution
📌 Zion Church Locations Raided Across China
Authorities raided multiple Zion Church sites across Beijing and other cities. Church staff and members were detained or summoned, and property was confiscated.
📌 Remembering Tiananmen: A Call to Human Rights and Religious Freedom
On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre, ChinaAid reflects on how the same authoritarianism now fuels religious persecution.
📌 Christian Xu Xiaoli Accused Despite Legal Travel
Xu Xiaoli legally traveled abroad, yet was charged with organizing “illegal border crossings.” She denies the charge and defends her rights.
📌 Christians Face Digital Divide as Internet Scrutiny Expands
New regulations block unregistered churches from sharing religious content online, cutting off digital fellowship and teaching.
📌 Early Rain Church Faces Surveillance & Evictions
Members face home surveillance, evictions, and police raids. A graduation gathering led to nine detentions and physical assaults.
💬 Quote of Faith
The Early Rain Covenant Church, amid severe persecution and detentions, remains strong in faith and prayer during their Month of Prayer for the Nation, demonstrating courage and hope while advocating for religious freedom in China:
“We thank the Lord for His grace on this day, allowing us to stand as watchmen for this nation even in the midst of suffering. May the Lord lead more people who seek truth and freedom to find Christ.”
— Chengdu Early Rain Covenant Church
🙏 How You Can Stand with the Persecuted
🛐 Special Prayer Request — Please pray for the Early Rain Covenant Church as they face intensified persecution:
🙏 Detained — Nine members, including Fan Dingwen, Zhang Jianqing, Dai Zhichao, Li Yuanxiao, Wang Yi, and Yuan Zaihua, were detained during a police raid. Pray for strength and peace.
🏠 Surveillance — Homes of members like Fan Dingwen and Zhang Jianqing are under constant camera monitoring. Pray for safety and courage.
💔 Injured — Chen Yan and Li Jinzhi were physically assaulted during the raid. Pray for full recovery.
🕊️ Unity — Ask God to preserve the faith, unity, and resilience of the entire ERCC body.
💝 Give — Your support provides legal defense, emergency relief, and advocates for religious freedom to speak truth to power.