China Aid Warns of ‘Unprecedented Suppression’ of Religion in China

January 30, 2017 — ICC Note: Based on recent Chinese legislation on religion, China Aid is warning house churches to expect “unprecedented suppression.” One of the primary reasons for such concern is Sinicization, a...

Persecution in China is about to get worse

January 28, 2017 — ICC Note: China is continuing to ramp up its persecution of Christians. The recent changes in its approach religion have led some to conclude that in the next year Christians...

Masked officials smash church with clubs in China

January 27, 2017 — ICC News: Chinese government officials are becoming increasingly emboldened in their attacks against Christianity. On January 27th government officials wearing masks forced their way into a Christian church, locked church...

China can now legally coerce Christians to recant their faith

January 26, 2017 — ICC Note: A new judicial interpretation that was released Wednesday strengthens China’s power to crack down harder on “cults.” It means groups that are involved with proselytizing to children, to...

Human rights lawyer in China files complaint over torture

January 25, 2017 — ICC Note: A human rights lawyer who defended Christians has been subjected to torture while in detainment. The lawyer of Xie Yang filed a complaint over his treatment while in...

“Dare to show the sword against them” says Chinese Chief Justice

January 24, 2017 — ICC Note: An article by the Washington Post (WP) notes the deteriorating state of human rights in China as evidenced by the case of Li Chunfu, a Christian human rights...

China Aid releases summary of persecution in China in 2016

January 23, 2017 — ICC Note: China Aid has released a report on persecution of religions in China for 2016. The report notes a shift in Beijing’s approach from encouraging churches to adapt to...

China is installing cameras inside churches

January 21, 2017 — ICC Note: Chinese officials in Zheijiang Provice have been cracking down on churches in their region. Church members report increased oversight over their sermons and church attendance. The government has...

Six women detained for holding Bible study in China

January 20, 2017 — ICC Note: Six Christian women were taken into custody in China for holding a Bible study. Authorities posted a notice that they were meeting illegally but the church members refused...

Imprisoned pastor asks his wife to pray for the spread of the Gospel, not his freedom

January 18, 2017 — ICC Note: The wife of an imprisoned Christian human rights lawyer says that he asked her to pray for the spread of the gospel, and not for his release. His...

Sen. Rubio and Rep. Smith release statement on imprisonment of house church pastor

January 15, 2017 — ICC Note: Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Chris Smith released a statement condemning the sentencing of the house church pastors known as Yang Hua. Yang Hua was sentenced for 2.5...

High profile pastor arrested in China

January 12, 2017 — ICC Note: The pastor of a state-run megachurch has been arrested in China. Gu “Joseph” Yuese is the highest profile pastor to be arrested since the Cultural Revolution of the...

Jiang Tianyong at risk of torture in China

January 9, 2017 — ICC Note: Authorities in China have confirmed to holding Christian human rights activist Jiang Tianyong. The government claims that he is under “residential surveillance in a designated location,” however, he...

Some state-controlled churches are experiencing revival in China

January 8, 2017 — ICC Note: China has long done its best to stamp out or suppress Christianity. The most recent crackdown has consisted of authorities attempting to shut down churches or coerce them...

Being Married to an Imprisoned Christian in China

January 6, 2017 — By Daniel Harris 01/06/2017 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) - Wang Yanfang shuffled into a room in the prison encircled by policemen. She looked up at her husband and saw...

Chinese pastor given 2.5 years in prison

January 6, 2017 — ICC Note: A pastor has been given 2.5 years in prison for “divulging state secrets.” Pastor Yang Hua tried to prevent authorities from taking his computer and hard drive during...