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Welcome to our newsletter, a beacon for justice and human rights. This issue exposes the unrelenting persecution of courageous individuals in China—stories of faith, defiance, and sacrifice that demand our attention.
From Gao Zhisheng’s haunting disappearance to Pastor John Cao’s heartbreaking family separation, these accounts reveal the cost of standing for truth. Jiaxing Zion Church’s brutal raid and Pastor Zhang Sen’s family torment expose a relentless crackdown on faith. Meanwhile, Xu Lin’s desperate hunger strike in detention screams for justice.
These voices, silenced by force, call for our action. On August 13, join us to honor Gao Zhisheng and amplify these stories. Share, pray, and advocate—because silence enables oppression, but our collective outcry can spark change. Let’s stand with the brave, demand accountability, and fight for freedom.
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Lead Story:
On August 13: Join the World to Demand Answers for Missing Gao Zhisheng
On August 13, 2017, Gao disappeared, and his whereabouts remain unknown eight years later. Before this, he faced multiple arrests, imprisonments, and reports of torture, including beatings and electric shocks. His wife, Geng He, and their 2 children fled out of China to Thailand and were rescued by ChinaAid to the U.S. in 2009 as refugees.
The persecution extended to his family, with his sister denied medical treatment and ultimately taking her own life. Geng He has repeatedly pleaded for any news, asking simply, "I just want to know if he is alive."
As we approach the eighth anniversary on August 13, 2025, we urge you to remember Gao's sacrifice. Share his story on this date to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with those fighting for justice and human rights. Let us honor his words: "The only way to make the authorities not be so evil is to make them feel that they are being watched."
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Story #2: Are Chinese Christians Facing a New Wave of Persecution?
On August 3, 2025, Jiaxing Zion Church was raided, with 27 Christians, including six children, detained by over 80 officers. A young woman, Zhan Ge, faced brutal interrogation by five male officers despite her depression and was fined for alleged illegal activities. Imagine your faith community torn apart by force—how would you respond?
The church condemns this as a violation of human rights, urging global attention. Stay informed on religious freedom issues and advocate for justice. Share this story to amplify the persecuted voices of Jiaxing’s believers.
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Story #3: Who’s Breaking the Law? A Pastor’s Wife Questions China’s Crackdown
Pastor Zhang Sen of Fuyang Maizhong Reformed Church faces detention for his faith, as his wife, Xu Chao, exposes relentless persecution in a heartfelt letter. From surveillance to power outages, their family endures harassment, defying China’s constitutional promise of religious freedom. Imagine your beliefs criminalized, your home invaded, your children traumatized by police actions. Xu Chao’s plea reveals a stark reality: faith can come at a devastating cost.
What can you do? Share this story to amplify their voices and advocate for justice. Join the call for religious freedom—pray, speak out, and demand accountability for Pastor Zhang’s release.
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Story #4: Why Is Pastor John Cao Still Trapped in China?
Pastor John Cao, imprisoned for seven years, joyfully announced his grandson's birth in the U.S. but expressed deep sadness as China denies him a passport, restricting him from joining his family. Imagine serving seven years in prison for your faith, only to face an exit ban that keeps you from your family.
This is the plight of Pastor John Cao, a U.S. permanent resident and missionary, held in China despite his release from prison in 2021. Over a year later, he remains separated from his loved ones in the U.S., sparking global concern. Urge your representatives to demand China lift the ban. Share this story to amplify the call for justice and reunion.
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Story #5: Will One Man’s Hunger Strike Expose China’s Hidden Torture?
Guangzhou activist Xu Lin, 62, is starving himself in Nansha Detention Center, protesting delayed sentencing and brutal torture. Weighing under 100 kilograms, suffering from untreated ailments, he vows to “fight for his life” through hunger strikes and self-harm. Imagine enduring such isolation and pain for your beliefs—Xu’s defiance challenges us to confront injustice. His 2017 conviction for songwriting shows his unyielding spirit. Will his sacrifice spark change?
Take Action: Share Xu’s story to amplify his voice. Demand transparency from Chinese authorities—every post counts.
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Urgent Prayer for China’s Persecuted Christians
- For Gao Zhisheng: Lord, we lift up Gao Zhisheng, missing for eight years; grant him strength and reveal his whereabouts, as we pray for justice and freedom for all who suffer in silence.
- For Jiaxing Zion Church: Heavenly Father, protect the 27 detained Christians of Jiaxing Zion Church, especially Zhan Ge; give them courage and move the global church to advocate for their release.
- For Pastor Zhang Sen: God of justice, shield Pastor Zhang Sen and his family from persecution; embolden Xu Chao’s voice and bring swift freedom to those oppressed for their faith.
- For Pastor John Cao: Merciful God, lift the exit ban on Pastor John Cao, reuniting him with his family in the U.S., and strengthen his heart after years of unjust separation.
- For Xu Lin: Lord, sustain Xu Lin in his hunger strike against torture; let his sacrifice expose injustice and spark change, as we pray for his health and freedom.
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“The cunning villains used our innocence, naivety and honesty; they incited and steered our virtue, purity and fervent temperaments. When we realized the actual absurdity of the situation and began to demand our democratic rights, we were subjected to unprecedented persecution and suppression. Our youth, passion, learning, idealism and joy were all sacrificed to the terrible rule of this wicked tyranny. How can this not be blood?”- Lin Zhao
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