ChinaAid Factual Statement Regarding the January 6, 2026, Detentions of Members of Early Rain Covenant Church, Chengdu Date of statement: January 7, 2026 Based on information released at 21:25 (Beijing
(Chengdu, Sichuan — January 6, 2026) On January 6, the Early Rain Covenant Church (秋雨圣约教会) in Chengdu and its members were subjected to a large-scale crackdown. According to information released
Harassment Ahead of “129” Anniversary (Chengdu, Sichuan province – December 19, 2024) On the eve of the 6th anniversary of the largest church crackdown in recent years – the “129”
(Chengdu, Sichuan province – 10/22/2024) On October 17, 2024, Chengdu Early Rain Covenant Church revealed that their pastor Wu Wuqing is again facing a new round of forced relocation by
(Chengdu, Sichuan Province – September 9, 2024) According to the Chengdu Early Rain Covenant Church, Elder Li Yingqiang, preacher Wu Wuqing, preacher Yan Hong, and deputy deacon Zeng Qingtao were
(Chengdu, Sichuan Province – September 6, 2024) On Sunday, September 1, 2024, the Chengdu Early Rain Covenant Church’s in-person Sunday worship, held in a rented conference room, was disrupted by
(Chengdu, Sichuan Province – August 28, 2024) On the morning of August 21, 2024, the Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, which has long suffered religious persecution, issued a prayer
(Chengdu, Sichuan Province – August 2, 2024) On July 30, 2024, Chengdu Early Rain Covenant Church revealed the latest situation of the church’s preacher Wu Wuqing being pressured by local
(Chengdu, Sichuan Province – March 13, 2024) On February 25, 2024, which was the day after the Chinese Lantern Festival, the Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu held its first
