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Zhang Chenghao

  • Imprisonment Nearing Completion for Detained Christians
    An Yankui's son, An Yankui, his daughter, and his wife
    Pastor An Yankui and his family
    Photo: ChinaAid

    In January 2020, Pastor An Yankui and Zhang Chenghao, along with five other Christians, travelled from China to attend a conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference speaker was highly critical of the Chinese Communist Party, which led to multiple arrests of all seven believers who were subsequently charged for "illegally crossing the national border" (see this page).

  • Wives Detained as Church Leaders Face Trials
    Pastor An and his family
    Pastor An, his wife, Yao Congya, and their children.
    Photo: Facebook via ChinaAid

    In January 2020, five Chinese Christians attended a conference in Malaysia. A year later, they were charged with "illegally crossing the national border," even though they had all the required legal travel documentation. Three of the believers were convicted and have since served their sentences. However, the trials for Pastor An Yankui and Zhang Chenghao are being delayed until further notice (read more).

  • Imprisoned Church Members Released; Others Remain in Custody
    A group of believers / Wang Runyun excitedly greeting his family
    Wang Runyun and Zhang Ligong with other believers / Wang Runyun greeting his family
    Photos: ChinaAid

    In January 2020, an outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party hosted a conference in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Five Chinese Christians who attended the event were charged in July 2021 and convicted on January 7th, 2022, of "illegally crossing the national border." These Christians were sentenced to prison terms ranging from six to eight months. For more details, see our previously posted report.

  • Church Members Sentenced to Prison
    Family members of prisoners - Photo: ChinaAid
    Family members of those who were sentenced with prison terms.
    Photo: ChinaAid

    The Xuncheng Reformed Church in Taiyuan, China, has faced numerous raids over the past year. On December 30th, 2020, while Pastor An Yankui was hosting a Bible study in his home, security officers raided the house and forcefully restrained him (view this page). During his detainment, the pastor served a 15-day administrative detention.