A resident of Shandong was first detained in 1996 for her religious belief. This year, authorities arrested her again for the same reason.
Testimonies China
Muslim Workers Sent Back to Hometowns
Several Uyghur and Hui Muslims were forced to leave their place of work and return to their hometowns.
House Church Raided, Leader Still in Detention
A church leader, detained in March in Xinjiang’s Korla city, remains in custody to date.
Uyghur Man in Custody, Family Torn Apart
He was taken away in April last year for learning Quran with an Imam. Even today, his release is uncertain.
House Church Leader Sentenced to Three Years
A house church leader from Anhui was imprisoned for her belief without following proper legal proceedings.
Soldier Locked Up for His Religious Belief
A Catholic and resident of Tianjin, the soldier spent a month in solitary confinement. Later, he was disqualified from serving in the army.
Woman Fined for Selling Bibles Online
A bookseller from Fujian had to shell out 100,000 RMB in fines for selling religious material online.
Families of Arrested Muslims in Ruins
Arbitrary arrests of Muslims in Xinjiang are having devastating effects on the families and personal lives of both the arrested and those that manage to escape detention in prisons or “transformation through education” camps.
Temple Demolitions Leave Believers Homeless
Several Buddhist temples have been torn down in Hubei Province. These temples had believers living inside, who have nowhere to go now.
Elderly Man Kept in Detention for Three Years
A Christian man from Gansu was arrested four years ago for his religious belief. He has completed his sentence but continues to be monitored by authorities.