A state-sanctioned Protestant church in Zhejiang Province has been harassed on many occasions, once the authorities sent 500 people to demolish its cross.
Christian Faith in China
South Korean Church Closed Down Over Three Years Ago
The places of worship established by South Koreans in China have been persecuted since President Xi Jinping came to power; the number of closed down churches and deported missionaries is dramatically increasing.
Believer Subjected to Torture by Inmates
Jail authorities ordered cellmates to pour buckets of ice water daily on a believer imprisoned after a Christmas get-together of church members.
Authorities Threaten to Cut off Allowances of Elderly Christians
Chinese officials intimidate senior believers by forcing them to renounce their faith, or their allowances would be discontinued.
Government Shuts Down Home for Orphans in Henan
The authorities closed down a charitable institution for children because it was established and run by Christians from abroad.
Believers Persecuted for Possession of Religious Books
Since the end of March, the Chinese authorities have forbidden the sales of the Bible online and restricted the distribution of religious literature, closing down numerous sellers. Individuals who ordered religious texts have also been apprehended and monitored.
Christian Students at Universities Persecuted by the CCP
The CCP targets Christian students at universities in Shaanxi, Liaoning, and Jiangxi Provinces.
CCP Denies Tourist Visas To Christian Citizens
The authorities refused to issue tourist visas to citizens wanting to visit South Korea.
Imprisoned Two Years After Protesting Cross Demolition
Three Christians were sentenced to jail time two years after they were protecting a government-approved church’s cross from being torn down in Zhejiang.
Home of Over 300 Believers Threatened to be Demolished
A house church in Jilin was destroyed in mid-July, and over 200 believers were arrested; now, they will lose their home, because the local authorities have ordered to demolish their 8-story residential building.