Police pressure expands from Shaanxi to the coast as lawyers and families struggle to defend detained Christians.
Christian Faith in China
Xi’an Zion’s Light Church Case: Lawyers Face Violence in Court
Months of stalled proceedings, disputed charges, and an unexpected clash inside a courthouse reveal the climate surrounding those who defend detained pastors.
In Dallas, Christians Unite to Protest Persecution in China
Believers in China and overseas keep watch for imprisoned pastors and persecuted churches.
China: “If You Defend House Churches, We Will Shut Down Your Law Firm”
An attorney was forced to leave China after representing Beijing’s Zion Church. Authorities told her and her colleagues they should dissolve their firm—or else.
Cash for Accusations: How China Rewards Those Reporting “Illegal Religious Activities”
When reporting a neighbor’s religious activities can bring financial gain, believers inevitably begin to worry: Are the people around me still worthy of trust?
Hunan: Leaders of Yueyang Panshi Bible Church Remain in Custody
Relatives and fellow believers confirm that Pastor Huang Lei and two colleagues are prosecuted under the provision on “illegal use of information networks.
A Chinese Christian’s View of Pastor Jin’s Release: Joy Tempered by Ongoing Concern
A victory that brings relief yet leaves unresolved the wider wounds of religious repression.
Century New City Church, Kunming: Prayers Requested for Three Detained Christians
Relatives and fellow Christians ask for solidarity as a fragile congregation faces renewed pressure after a police raid during Sunday worship
China’s Regime-Controlled Three-Self Church: What Kind of Pastors?
A Chinese Christian reflects on clergy forced to choose between faith and state policy. Some betray the Scripture, others try to create a narrow space for survival.
Pastor Jin Mingri’s July 4 Release: What Does It Mean?
Xi Jinping’s “gift” to Donald Trump analyzed by a Chinese Christian. We are grateful for Pastor Jin, but we cannot forget that many other Christians are still in prison.