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  • Christian Couple Finally Married Despite Opposition
    Zhang Qiang and Xiao Yue smiling and showing their wedding rings
    Zhang Qiang and Xiao Yue celebrating their marriage.
    Photo: ChinaAid

    A recently published report outlined the opposition experienced by Zhang Qiang and Xiao Yue who were initially scheduled to wed on May 21st (see our previous report). Due to harassment from local Chinese authorities, however, these two members of the Early Rain Covenant Church were ultimately forced to postpone their wedding ceremony.

  • Christian Wedding Disrupted by Authorities
    Zhang Qiang and Xiao Yue
    Zhang Qiang and Xiao Yue's wedding picture.
    Photo: ChinaAid

    Zhang Qiang and Xiao Yue were eagerly anticipating their wedding day, which was planned for May 21st. But as the day approached, governmental pressure against the Christian couple began to mount. The problem is that they are members of the Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu – a church that has been banned and continues to face significant oppression from Chinese authorities. (See our country report for more details.)