The church leaders from Inner Mongolia were arrested, and seven of them were sentenced to more than five years in prison.
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Shanghai Closes Christian Orphanage on False Pretenses
Fearing damage to the Party’s reputation of caring for the most vulnerable, a private orphanage that sheltered and placed disabled children is shuttered.
In China, Moses Delivers Only Nine Commandments
In a “sinicization” move bordering on farce, authorities force a church to delete one commandment from the fundamental law of Judaism and Christianity.
Pastors Accused of “Foreign Affiliations”
Husband and wife pastor duo in Tongjiang city lose church after buying religious books from South Korea, which officials deemed illegal.
Christians Arrested for Thanking the Lord
Instead of using frequent Christian expressions of praise, believers must thank the Communist Party of China – or face dire consequences.
Authorities Destroy Place of Worship in Henan
Chinese officials allege, on false grounds, that the buildings on the Chinese Christian Church Prayer Mountain broke laws.
Elderly Believers Suffer for Their Faith
House churches are forced to change locations to avoid being closed down by Chinese authorities, making the life of senior Christians extremely difficult.
Guangdong Christian Imprisoned After Years of Persecution
In three years, a member of the Church of Almighty God from Zhongshan city has been arrested twice for her belief; she was sentenced to six years in prison.
Authorities Cover up for Christian’s Attacker
After a man tried taking ownership of a Three-Self Church building in Henan Province’s Tongbai county, authorities do nothing except protect the aggressor.
One Overseas Phone Call Provokes Long-Term Surveillance
The phones of religious believers are comprehensively monitored by the Chinese authorities, often resulting in arrests and long-term harassment.