China’s Creativity Abounds in Slapping Trumped-up Charges on Christians

January 1, 2022 — By Gina Goh 12/31/2021 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – With the escalated crackdown on churches, church leaders, Christian businesses, and Christian schools, it is no secret that Beijing is a...

Another Unpeaceful Christmas for Chengdu House Church Members

December 27, 2021 — 12/26/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – The heavily targeted Chengdu-based Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) was again harassed by the authorities during Christmas time. On Christmas Eve, ERCC elder Li...

Wenzhou Christians Banned from Gathering to Contain Covid, while Restaurants Remain Open

December 24, 2021 — 12/24/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – China’s Zhejiang province was hit with a surge of COVID cases in early December. Shaoxing, Ningbo, and Hangzhou all saw increased number of cases....

China Reminds Christians to Focus on What Matters This Christmas – Xi Jinping

December 24, 2021 — 12/24/2021 China (International Christian Concern) - In a bizarre statement of Christmas tidings released yesterday, the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) State Administration of Religious Affairs (SARA) has tried to spread Christmas cheer by reminding Christians to focus on what truly matters - the success...

American Corporate Walks Back its Statement on Forced Labor Following Outrage in China

December 23, 2021 — 12/23/2021 China (International Christian Concern) - The American chipmaker, Intel, has released an apology in China for its earlier statement informing its suppliers to avoid using forced labor in compliance with government...

Christmas Not to be Celebrated in China

December 23, 2021 — 12/23/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – As Christmas is around the corner, the Chinese government is using the pandemic as an excuse to prevent churches from celebrating the holiday. According...

China Retaliates Against U.S. Religious Freedom Officials

December 22, 2021 — 12/22/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – The Peoples Republic of China has announced retaliatory sanctions on four of the U.S. Religious Freedom Commission’s leadership, including Chairwoman Nadine Maenza and Vice...

Unauthorized Online Religious Activities to Be Banned in China

December 22, 2021 —

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Beijing Announces New Measures to Curb ‘Illegal Religious Activities’ 12/22/2021 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on December...

Christian Schools in Coastal Provinces Raided by Chinese Authorities

December 21, 2021 — 12/21/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – Two Christian schools were raided by the Chinese authorities last week, as Beijing increasingly clamps down on Christian education. According to China Aid, on...

Concerns Grow as Pro-Beijing Candidates Sweep Hong Kong’s “Patriots-Only” Election

December 21, 2021 — 12/21/2021 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – On Sunday, Hong Kong held its legislative general election, originally scheduled for September of 2020, though postponed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic...

Result of Second Instance of Christian Bookstore Owner Still Pending

December 20, 2021 — 12/19/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – A Chinese Christian online bookstore owner who was arrested and charged with “illegal business operations” last year recently testified at his appeal court. According...

Senate Passes Import Ban on Chinese Goods Using Uyghur Forced Labor

December 17, 2021 — 12/17/2021 United States (International Christian Concern) – Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. This bipartisan-approved bill prevents the import of goods from China’s Xinjiang...

Landlord of ERCC members Fined for Renting to Them

December 15, 2021 — 12/15/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – A landlord was fined for renting to a Christian couple who attend the heavily persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) in Chengdu. On the...

House Church in Nanjing Raided During Service

December 9, 2021 — 12/09/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – A house church in Nanjing, Jiangsu province founded by a Singaporean pastor was raided and Sunday service interrupted by the police. According to China...

UK Tribunal Rules that China has Committed Genocide

December 9, 2021 — United Kingdom 12/09/2021 (International Christian Concern) – An independent legal panel in the United Kingdom has ruled that the People’s Republic of China has committed genocide against the Uyghur people...

Lawyer and Wife of Detained Chinese Preacher Denied Access to Him

December 4, 2021 — 12/04/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – The house church preacher in Taiyuan who was detained along with another church member on November 21 has been denied access to see his...