Pastor Yang Xibo and his wife Wang Xiaofei filed an appeal against the unreasonable sanction but lost. The fine was increased.
Christian Faith in China
Yunnan Christian Preacher Chang Hao Remains in Jail, His Case Will Proceed to Trial
He ran a small, rural church and distributed popular anti-COVID masks inscribed with Bible verses. He is prosecuted for “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.”
Street Evangelist Chen Wensheng Arrested for the Umpteenth Time
The former drug addict and popular character among Chinese Christians is in jail again in Hunan. He has been detained more than 100 times.
Pastor of Banned Xiamen’s Xunsiding Church and Wife Should Pay a Fine of $55,000
The historical house church was liquidated in 2019 but its pastor Yang Xibo and his family continue to be harassed.
Christian School Raided and Shut Down in Henan
Those running Yabo Academy in Jinshui district of Zhengzhou city were also hit by the maximum fine, 200,000 yuan (more than $27,000).
China, Christians Told to Strictly Enforce New Restrictive Measures on Religion
The new rules convert churches into Communist propaganda outlets. The Three-Self Church leaders solemnly received the Measures and promised to promote them.
Bengbu Dissident Pastor and Co-Workers Prosecuted for Fraud
Wang Changchun and others from the Living Stone Reformed Church were detained in April for “illegal business operations.” Now they are accused of a more serious crime.
Nanning Christian Pastor Detained—For No Reason Whatsoever
The vague provision punishing “disturbing the social order in the name of religion” was enforced against Pastor Park Kwang-Zhe of New Life Christian Church.
China Plans to Export “Sinicized Christianity” Internationally
“We will change the face of world Christianity!” A conference on June 27–30 launched a new grandiose plan—and a problem for the World Council of Churches.
Hefei Christian Youth Fellowship: Leaders Sentenced to Jail Terms
The group catered to the spiritual needs of Hefei college students and had refused to join the CCP-controlled Three-Self Church.