CHINA: Over 100 members of Early Rain Covenant Church arrested
The church members were arrested in their homes, workplaces or on the streets in a series of coordinated raids.
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CHINA: From house church to street church
Chinese authorities have shut down Zion Church, one of Beijing’s largest unregistered churches – the church has announced that from now it will hold services outdoors.
CHINA: 116 pastors issue joint statement on new regulations
116 Chinese pastors have released a joint statement protesting against the sharp increase in religious freedom violations by authorities in the past six months.
CHINA: Churches closing all over the country
Christian persecution and church closures in China have risen significantly since the implementation of newly revised Religious Affairs Regulations on 1 February 2018.
CHINA: Pastor Yang Hua released from prison
Pastor Yang Hua was released from prison on 19 June after completing his two and a half year sentence.
CHINA: 17 Christians arrested for commemorating Tiananmen Square victims
Police in Chengdu, Sichuan arrested 17 members of Early Rain Blessing Church who were attempting to hold a prayer service on 4 June to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.
CHINA: Pastor and two hundred church members detained
Police raided Early Rain Blessing Church in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on 12 May and detained the pastor and two hundred church members.
CHINA: New religion regulations lead to crackdown in Henan
Persecution of Christians in China’s central Henan province has increased greatly since the implementation of newly revised Religious Affairs Regulations on 1 February 2018.
CHINA: Over one hundred Christians sent to “re-education” camps in Xinjiang
In recent months, more than one hundred Christians have been sent to “re-education” camps in China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.
CHINA: Authorities blow up church building
On 9 January, military police used explosives to demolish Golden Lampstand Church in Shanxi province.