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Walking with the Persecuted Faithful: ChinaAid’s Latest Updates
Join us as we Walk with the Persecuted Faithful. This edition underscores China’s dramatic escalation and infringement on religious freedom by targeting a multi-city crackdown on the Zion Church Network.
There have been heartbreaking rearrests, the ruthless detention of the elderly, and a pastor’s public disappearance at Shenzhen Bao’an Airport. We are celebrating global faith leaders coming together at the Taipei summit to strengthen faith and champion resilience.
Your vital support empowers us to expose injustices and protect the persecuted and vulnerable. We are grateful for your alliance in this battle for freedom. Thank you!
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Lead Story: Faith Under Fire: 30 Christian Leaders Jailed in Xi's Sweeping Crackdown
In a sweeping crackdown on religious freedom, Chinese authorities arrested nearly 30 pastors and ministry workers from the Zion Church network across multiple cities on October 10, 2025. Detainees, including senior pastor Jin Mingri, were transferred to Beihai, Guangxi, facing non-religious charges like "illegal business operations" and "fraud" to mask persecution. Founded in 2007, the unregistered house church spans over 40 cities and draws 5,000 worshippers weekly.
Some members, including a breastfeeding mother, were briefly detained and released amid scrutiny. Zion Church issued statements demanding releases and urging international intervention. Dr. Bob Fu of ChinaAid condemned the actions as the worst in 40 years, calling for global solidarity against the CCP's assault on faith.
Join the fight for freedom in China. Defend religious liberty by amplifying these voices. Share this story now, urge your leaders to condemn the CCP, and stand with persecuted believers!
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Story #2: Christian Fellowship Hit with Rearrests and Torture Allegations
In Shenyang, China, authorities have rearrested three members of the Sai Er Te Young Adults Fellowship—Brothers Shao, Sister Liu, and Sister Gu—between September 26 and 29, 2025, on charges of "using a cult organization to undermine law enforcement." Initially detained June 29 and bailed July 31, they endured surveillance and harassment before this shocking renewal.
Pastor Mingdao remains imprisoned since June, now over three months, amid reports of torture and family targeting. His wife, Sister Hua Zhao, was detained September 30, bringing total arrests to six. The fellowship urges global prayers for their steadfast faith amid escalating persecution.
Join the fight for freedom in China. Defend persecuted Christians' liberty. Share this story now to amplify their voices and demand justice!
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Story #3: Elderly Pastor's Wife Detained: Family Fights Back Against Unjust Persecution
In Xi'an, the daughter of Light of Zion Church Pastor Gao Quanfu has petitioned the Beilin District Procuratorate to review the necessity of her mother Pang Yu's detention, protesting procedural violations and health risks.
Arrested in May 2025 on suspected fraud charges with church members, the nearly 70-year-old Pang endured restrictive residential surveillance before being taken away again in September without notice. Eight others were bailed, but Gao remains jailed. The petition cites no flight risk, evidence completion, and legal contradictions, highlighting ongoing religious suppression in China.
Join the fight for religious freedom in China. Stand with Pang Yu's family against unjust detention and persecution. Defend liberty—share this story now to amplify their plea for justice!
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Story #4: Pastor Vanishes in Airport Detention – Part of Massive Church Crackdown!
In a sweeping crackdown on China's underground churches, Pastor Wang Lin of Beijing Zion Church was detained by police at Shenzhen Bao’an Airport on October 9 while traveling from Shanghai. His family remains uninformed of his exact location or charges, amid ongoing harassment since June that has disrupted their lives and children's education.
The church urges global prayers for justice. Stand with Pastor Wang Lin and detained believers. Share this story, demand accountability, and pray for justice now! Read Now
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Story #5: Global Faith Leaders Unite in Taipei
TAIPEI—As China's latest assault on faith intensifies with the arrest of over 30 Zion Church leaders in a sweeping crackdown dubbed the #109ZionChurchCase, global advocates convened in Taipei to fortify resilience against tyranny. Hosted by ChinaAid, the Institute for Global Engagement (IGE), and Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) on October 16-17, the symposium "The Role of Faith Communities in National Security and Resilience" drew experts from Lithuania, Ukraine, the U.S., Taiwan, and Singapore.
Lithuanian Ambassador Gintė Damušis recounted Soviet-era faith as a bulwark against totalitarianism, fueling independence. Singapore's Shashi Jayakumar highlighted interfaith dialogues averting extremism in multi-ethnic societies. Nadine Maenza, IGE Board Chair and ex-USCIRF head, drew parallels: "If these ISIS-ravaged regions [in Syria] can achieve community resilience, other regions can too." Ukraine's Hanna Homeniuk warned of professionalized aid eclipsing gospel roots amid war.
Bob Fu exposed CCP church persecutions; ex-Defense Minister Tsai Ming-hsien urged Taiwan-U.S. alliances to shield democracy. PCT's Liu Yi-chun detailed faith roles in Taiwan's disaster recovery. The gathering signals unified defiance: Persecuted churches endure, inspiring global solidarity.
Thank you to our supporters for partnering with ChinaAid, IGE, and PCT to host the Taipei symposium on faith communities' role in national resilience. Your support brought together experts from Lithuania, Ukraine, and beyond, fostering practical exchanges on countering persecution like the #109ZionChurchCase and building enduring global solidarity for believers.
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Urgent Prayer for China’s Persecuted Christians
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"Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace.” - Amazing Grace John Newton, 1779
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