The authorities’ vendetta against the Chengdu house church and its members seems to have no end.
Religious Persecution
Police Raid on Beijing Jiaquan Church: New Testimonies Reveal the Scale of the Operation
Voices from inside the Beijing Jiaquan Church raid call for prayer and international attention after 100 police officers attacked it last month.
Sinicization of Tibetan Buddhism: Now with Extra Fire Safety
Beijing’s new Tibet boss, Hu Changsheng, met the false Panchen Lama in a political puppet show that put fire extinguishers at center stage.
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.
Fujian Villagers Halt Attempted Demolition of Guanyin Statue
Rural communities increasingly refuse unilateral decisions about religious structures.
Pakistan: Targeted Killing of an Ahmadi Raises Fears of Renewed Violence
A deadly attack in Mandi Bahauddin intensifies concern over the safety of Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and the persistence of anti‑Ahmadi incitement.
The Falun Gong Dashiqiao Nine Verdict: Jail Terms Up to Nine Years
Liaoning practitioners are sentenced after months of surveillance and a trial that ignored illness, age, and basic legal safeguards.
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.
Anti-Cultism Down Under. 2. Dubious Foundations
False quotes of non-existent books are just one problem in the Victorian Inquiry report’s reliance on anti-cult apostate Patrick McIvor, who is mentioned 215 times.