The province in the east of China is home to the second-largest population of Christians in China, most of whom are concentrated in the cities of Fuyang and Liu’an.
Jiang Tao
Businesses Forced to Remove Religious Signboards
Authorities in Henan are coercing the owners at commercial establishments such as hotels and supermarkets to remove the signboards or face consequences.
Christians Flee Henan to Escape Persecution
Even members of government-approved churches are not speared harassment from authorities and seek refuge in other provinces of China where the crackdown on religion is less intense.
Anti-Religious Activities Amplified in Henan
A confidential document adopted by the municipal government in one of the province’s cities lists specific measures to crack down on religious liberties, including online propaganda and the promotion of “patriotic” clergy.
15 Elderly Christians Detained in Jiangsu
Most of the believers were between 70 to 80 years old, but the oldest amongst them was 90.
Authorities Tracked Down a Christian Couple
Members of a house church in Shandong Province left their home to evade arrest but were found when authorities used online targeting technology to pinpoint the couple’s location.
CCP Extorts Money From Believers
The authorities use bail-granting procedures to exploit believers and make a financial profit.
Pastor Arrested for Protecting Foreign Preacher
A government-controlled Three-Self church was closed for a month after its pastor was arrested, fined, and placed under surveillance by the authorities for protecting a South Korean preacher.
House Church Believers Harassed Since 2008
Believers in Shandong have suffered years of suppression of their religious belief. After having moved their congregation site multiple times, they face a permanent closure in the near future.
Christian Man Arrested Twice in Four Months
A member of the Born-Again movement from Anhui Province suffered constant persecution for his faith.
Jiang Tao
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