Walking with the Persecuted Faithful: ChinaAid’s Latest Updates

Picture worshipping in secret, your faith a crime, or fighting for justice only to be silenced. This week’s ChinaAid newsletter unveils stories of courage under persecution in China, calling you to stand with those whose voices are stifled.

From pastors to activists, their struggles echo the cost of freedom. Share their stories to amplify their fight. On July 30, 2025, Pastor Pu Jinshun and others from Chuxiong Lingshan Church were detained without charges—imagine your loved ones torn away. Li Yunyan’s husband is jailed, her child asking, “Why?”

Xi’an’s Living Spring Church was banned August 12, 2025, stripping away worship. Yet, lawyer Lu Siwei’s release sparks hope for human rights. Hubei activist Yin Xuan’an, abducted seeking medical care, pleads for freedom.

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Lead Story:

Are Chinese Pastors Being Silenced for Their Faith?

On July 30, 2025, Pastor Pu Jinshun, Elder Zhu Zhengwu, and co-workers from Chuxiong Lingshan Church in Yunnan were arrested by Chinese authorities and held without clear charges in Chuxiong Detention Center. Imagine authorities storming your home and ripping away your loved ones—how would you respond?

This crackdown reflects ongoing religious persecution in China. Christian lawyers are fighting for justice, but the church faces growing pressure. Share this story to stand with Pastor Pu!

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Story #2: What Happens When Faith Puts Your Family Under Siege?

Li Yunyan, wife of Pastor Chang Shun of Maizhong Reformed Church, faces relentless persecution in Fuyang, China. Since her husband’s detention on June 29, 2025, for “organizing illegal gatherings,” she’s endured harassment: changed locks, cut water, and surveillance.

Her young daughter’s heart-wrenching question—“Aren’t the police supposed to catch bad people? My daddy did not do anything bad, so why did they take him away?”—leaves Li at a loss. Imagine your family torn apart for your beliefs. Stand with Li; advocate for religious freedom. Share this story to amplify their plea for justice.

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Story #3: Imagine Your Church Unexpectedly Shutdown

On August 12, 2025, Xi’an’s Living Spring Church was forcibly closed by Chinese authorities, part of a broader crackdown on unregistered house churches. The Civil Affairs Bureau banned the church, citing its refusal to join the state-controlled Three-Self Church.

Imagine worshipping in secret, fearing arrest. This closure reflects escalating restrictions on religious freedom, impacting communities seeking spiritual solace. China’s tightening grip challenges your right to believe freely. Pray for the Living Spring Church family that has lost their place of worship.

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Story #4: Why Was a Sick Activist Abducted on His Way to the Hospital?

Hubei activist Yin Xuan’an, battling severe hypertension, was forcibly abducted by officials in Beijing on August 12, 2025, en route to medical treatment, despite promises to respect his rights. A vocal critic of local oppression, Yin’s repeated detentions expose China’s tightening grip on dissent.

Imagine seeking life-saving care, only to face surveillance and abduction—your voice stifled for demanding justice. His plea: “I love life, but I’m ready to sacrifice it.” This chilling reality demands global attention. Share Yin’s story to amplify his fight for freedom and medical access.

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Story #5: Can One Lawyer’s Release Spark Hope for Human Rights in China?

Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei, detained since July 28, 2023, was released after over two years in prison. Known for defending activists, he faced transnational repression, arrested in Laos while seeking to reunite with his family in the U.S. Now free, Lu’s in a “fairly good mental state,” reconnecting with loved ones via video call.

Imagine your voice silenced for defending justice—Lu’s story embodies that struggle. His release offers hope, but the fight continues. Support human rights by sharing Lu’s story and advocating for others still detained.

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