In October, The Voice of the Martyrs issued a series of reports on the plight of Christian businessman, Tong Qimiao, who was severely beaten by security police on September 28 for no apparent reason. He was then forced out of the hospital and his business was closed after he complained about the treatment he received. Tong filed claim against the Public Security Bureau (PSB) officer responsible for the attack. However, according to a December 13 report from China Aid, the District People's Court of Kashi City in Xinjiang has rejected the claim without explanation. Christian Businessman's Court Case Rejected
In October, The Voice of the Martyrs issued a series of reports on the plight of Christian businessman, Tong Qimiao, who was severely beaten by security police on September 28 for no apparent reason. He was then forced out of the hospital and his business was closed after he complained about the treatment he received. Tong filed claim against the Public Security Bureau (PSB) officer responsible for the attack. However, according to a December 13 report from China Aid, the District People's Court of Kashi City in Xinjiang has rejected the claim without explanation. - Current Ministry Projects
The Voice of the Martyrs Canada continues to help distribute Bibles to Christians in the country, making it possible for them to have their own printed version of God's Word. Additionally, VOMC works with various mission partners to facilitate a Biblical understanding of persecution and discipleship, while presenting ways to effectively respond and minister within the context of hostility.
Project Funds: Underground Church, Bible, Relief & Development
- Country Information
Population
1,413,142,846 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Han Chinese (91.1), ethnic minorities (8.9 - includes Zhang, Hui, Manchu, Uighur, Miao, Yi, Tujia, Tibetan, Mongol, Dong, Buyei, Yao, Bai, Korean, Hani, Li, Kazakh, Dai, and other nationalities) (2021 est.)Religion (%)
Folk religion (21.9), Buddhist (18.2), Christian (5.1), Muslim (1.8), Hindu (< 0.1), Jewish (< 0.1), other (0.7 - includes Daoist [Taoist]), unaffiliated (52.1) (2021 est.)Leader
President Xi Jinping (2013)Government type
Communist party-led stateLegal system
Based on civil law system; influenced by Soviet and continental European civil law systemsSources: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for China
Pray that the Gospel will be proclaimed throughout China without government interference so many more names can be added to the Lamb's "Book of Life." May there also be a spirit of unity demonstrated among the country's growing churches, further strengthening existing believers and spurring them on in their ministry service and evangelistic outreach within the country's numerous communities.
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China News
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Pastor and Assisting Church Members Detained
One of the many house churches in China.
Photo: ChinaAidChinese authorities have reportedly arrested the pastor and seven other members of the Beijing Jiaquan Church – an influential house-church network with congregations in Beijing and various other areas of the country. While specific details are still emerging, concerns continue to grow for those affected.
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Two-Day Raid on An Underground Church
Video stills from the raid.
Photo: ChinaAidOn September 16th and 17th, Chinese authorities carried out a two-day operation against an underground church in Jinzhai County, Anhui Province. During the process, officials confiscated the believers' cell phones and ordered them to replace their worship hymns with patriotic songs that praise the Chinese Communist system.
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Arrest and Detainment of Elderly Believers
Church members gather outside the police
station, awaiting news of the detainees.
Photo: ChinaAidOver the years, the Early Rain Covenant Church has faced significant opposition, dating back to a large raid that occurred in December 2018 when more than 100 believers were arrested. The raid also involved the arrest of the church's senior pastor, Wang Yi, who was sentenced to nine years in prison. (The initially posted Persecution & Prayer Alert reporting on this situation may be accessed at accessed here.)
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Seven Christians Arrested in Cross-Provincial Operation
Pastor David Tang
Photo: ChinaAidPastor David Tang is the leader of the Purpose Driven Church (also known as Biaogan Church) in the city of Wenzhou. This vibrant church, which has been known to interest local young professionals and intellectuals, was forced to officially close down after refusing to join the state-sanctioned Three-Self Patriotic Movement. Since then, its congregants have continued to meet in a semi-underground manner.
