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Chengdu, Sichuan Province – May 3, 2024: On the evening of April 24, 2024, a small group from Chengdu Early Rain Covenant Church faced a disturbing incident as they were studying the Bible at a Christian’s home in Wuhou District. The peaceful gathering was interrupted when police from Jinyang Police Station raided the Bible study, demanding the registration of identity information from all present.Approximately twenty individuals, including police officers, auxiliary police, community workers, neighborhood committee members, and property management personnel, surrounded...
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Chinese Christian Pastor John Cao, who was recently released from prison, has candidly admitted to committing various crimes since his release. In a series of writings exclusively published by ChinaAid, Pastor John Cao reflects on his actions, stating, "I have committed the crime of fraud."Cao recounts receiving pre-release education from police officers, who advised him to avoid committing crimes again. He acknowledges that his understanding of the law was shaped by the experiences of those around him, leading him to realize the validity of the warnings he received.The...
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(Zhenxiong, Yunnan Province – May 2, 2024) Preacher Chang Hao's family, in a plea for justice, has sent an open letter to various courts outlining legal challenges faced by Chang Hao. Chang Hao, known for his Christian faith and advocacy for social justice, has been at the center of a legal battle characterized by allegations of misconduct and procedural irregularities.The family's open letter highlighted concerns about the treatment of Chang Hao throughout the legal process. It stated, "We are 'nobody' from the rural mountainous area, seeking help and appeal from...
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"Reflections from Pastor John Cao is a series of poetry and writings from the recently released Chinese Christian prisoner of conscience exclusively published by ChinaAid. The pieces below were written on April 20, 2024 and has been minimally edited for clarity."During his time in prison, Pastor John Cao endured toothaches and dental issues, highlighting the lack of dental care in the detention center. The struggles with dental problems were poignantly expressed in a poem where Pastor John Cao described the difficulty of chewing tough meat due to missing teeth and...
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(Deyang, Sichuan Province – May 1, 2024) Elder Hao Ming of Deyang Qingcaodi Reformed Church has taken a stand against the recent court ruling that found him guilty of fraud. In a "declaration of disappearance" posted on Weibo, Elder Hao Ming expressed his disagreement with the verdict imposed by the Jingyang District Court of Deyang City, alongside Elder Wu Jiannan, asserting that faith should not be considered a crime.The content of the declaration shed light on the circumstances leading to the court's decision, particularly concerning the financial support provided to...
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(Hengyang, Hunan Province – May 1, 2024) The case of Chen Wensheng, who was charged with “organizing and funding illegal gatherings,” was tried in the Hengyang City Shigu District People’s Court on the morning of April 18, 2024. Chen Wensheng, a prominent figure known for his street evangelism, has been at the center of a legal battle that has garnered significant attention. His trial, however, was not without controversy as authorities took stringent measures that obstructed the attendance of his relatives and supporters.Chen Wensheng's arrest in September of the...
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ChinaAid Association announced the details for the 2023 Taiwan International Religious Freedom Summit (TIRF). In a press release, the association said that international NGO members, along with other representatives from other governments, participated in the summit which began on Sept. 7 in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Zhang Chunxiao released a statement on the arrest of her husband Lu Siwei in Laos, denouncing it as unjust.
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Hanmei “Hannah” Xu and Qingxin “Pure Heart” Li, wife and son of Dr. Li Baiguang, made it to the U.S. from China and are currently seeking asylum. ChinaAid reported the arrival in a press release detailing the life of Dr. Li Baiguang who died in China in 2018.
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Members of the Mayflower Church have been granted humanitarian parole status in the United States and arrived in Texas on April 7 after fleeing persecution in China three years ago.
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The 64 members of the Shenzen Holy Reformed Church arrived in the United States on April 7 to escape persecution from China, making the journey with international help.
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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) congratulated a group of Chinese Christians, the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church, also nicknamed the Mayflower Church, for safely arriving in Texas. Smith criticized the Chinese Communist Party for taking away their rights to freely practice their religion, so the group was forced to flee. The group was stranded in Thailand for three years, fighting legal setbacks and police detentions before they were able make it to the U.S. last week.
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Efforts by U.S. and Taiwanese politicians to ensure the safety and resettlement of a group of religious refugees from China have drawn praise from the president and founder of the ChinaAid Association.
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Persecution of human rights defenders and lawyers has escalated since Xi Jinping came to power in China, a senior China researcher for Human Rights Watch told State Newswire.
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(Midland, Texas) China Aid Association is pleased to announce Ms. Xu Qin as the winner of the Lin Zhao Freedom Award 2022.
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The case of human rights lawyer Li Yuhan continues to face delays.
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The period of trial of Guangxi human rights lawyer Qin Yongpei’s case on the “inciting subversion of state power” has been extended several times.
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Chinese dissident Ji Xiaolong was arrested on September 23 by the Shanghai Pudong New District People’s Procuratorate on suspicion of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” He was allowed to meet with his lawyer for the first time nearly two months after his arrest.
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Last week, the Holy See and the Chinese government renewed the controversial provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops between the Vatican and China
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(Yunnan province, China —August 22, 2022) According to a prayer request letter dated from the 19th from Dashanli in Nujiang, Wang Shunping, a millennial Christian of the Nu ethnic minority group, was criminally detained on August 17th by the Public Security Bureau of Fugong County, Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan Province, on the grounds of "suspected activities in organizing and financing illegal gatherings."