On Anniversary of Hong Kong’s National Security Law, Darkness Surrounds the Region: Part 2July 4, 2021 — By Gina Goh 07/03/2021 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – This is the second part of the interview, where four pastors from Hong Kong shared with ICC their concerns and...
On Anniversary of Hong Kong’s National Security Law, Darkness Surrounds the Region: Part 1July 1, 2021 — By Gina Goh 07/01/2021 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – Today marks the 1st anniversary of the National Security Law (NSL), a draconian legislation that threatens Hong Kong’s guaranteed...
Seven Hong Kong Catholic Churches Threatened Over June 4 MassJune 5, 2021 — 06/05/2021 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – On June 3, seven Hong Kong Catholic churches that were planning to hold mass in remembrance of the victims of Tiananmen Massacre had...
Vatican Appoints New Hong Kong Bishop after Two Years of VacancyMay 17, 2021 — 05/17/2021 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – After delaying the Hong Kong Bishop appointment for more than two years, the Vatican has appointed a Jesuit priest to succeed Bishop Michael...
China Pressuring the Church in Hong Kong and TaiwanMay 10, 2021 — 05/10/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – The Chinese government, long criticized for its persecution of religion within its borders, seems to be expanding the reach of its persecution efforts outside the country....
Baptist Pastor Left Hong Kong Given Shrinking FreedomApril 23, 2021 — 04/23/2021 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – The president of the 80,000 members strong Baptist Convention in Hong Kong, ten days before his term expires, resigned and left Hong Kong...
Chinese Nuns Working in Vatican’s Hong Kong Mission Detained in HebeiJanuary 3, 2021 — 01/03/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – Two Chinese nuns working at Vatican’s unofficial diplomatic mission in Hong Kong were detained and put under house arrest after their return to China’s...
The Future of Hong Kong ChurchDecember 30, 2020 — By Gina Goh 12/30/2020 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – Six months after Hong Kong implemented the Beijing-imposed National Security Law, the space for freedom of speech has shrunk rapidly, with...
China Harasses Canadian Catholics from Hong KongOctober 30, 2020 — 10/30/2020 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – Beijing has extended its surveillance and harassment to anyone residing in other countries who is considered anti-China. In a webinar held yesterday, a...
Pope Francis Did Not Receive Hong Kong’s Emeritus BishopSeptember 29, 2020 — 09/29/2020 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – Last week, the bishop emeritus of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, travelled to Rome with the hope to appeal to Pope Francis a...
Hong Kong Cardinal Banned from Sending Mooncakes to PrisonSeptember 4, 2020 — 09/04/2020 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – Cardinal Joseph Zen, the emeritus Bishop of Hong Kong, who is not afraid to stand up to China’s bully against Hong Kong, is...
Hong Kong Church’s Webinar Allegedly Hacked by ChineseSeptember 3, 2020 — 09/03/2020 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – On August 30, when a church in Hong Kong was having a Google Meet webinar on China’s church-state relations, three unknown users identifying...
Catholic Schools in Hong Kong Asked to Foster Correct National IdentityAugust 10, 2020 — 08/10/2020 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – As China increasingly extends its influence into its special administrative region, Hong Kong, the Diocese of Hong Kong has also been pressed to tighten...
Pope Omits Hong Kong Reference in Latest AddressJuly 7, 2020 — 07/07/2020 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – In the latest Angelus address given by Pope Francis on July 5, he intentionally dropped a pre-written paragraph in reference to Hong Kong’s...
Hong Kong Clergy Could Face Arrest Under New Security LawsJune 21, 2020 — 06/21/2020 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – As the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the main law-making body in China finishes its latest meeting, many are worried that...
The Disappearing One Country Two System Promise for Hong Kong is a Threat to Religious FreedomJune 10, 2020 — By Gina Goh 06/09/2020 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – When tear gas, rubber bullets, and arbitrary arrests become a daily occurrence in China’s Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong...
