China arrested 30 Christians. Some fear it's the start of a bigger crackdown
Summary
China recently arrested 30 Christians, including pastor Jin Mingri, marking one of the largest crackdowns on Christians in decades. This has led to concerns about a wider effort to control underground churches in China, which have been under growing pressure from the government in recent years.Key Facts
- China arrested 30 Christians linked to the Zion Church network last weekend.
- Pastor Jin Mingri, a founder of the Zion Church, is among those detained.
- The Zion Church is part of many unregistered or "house" churches affected by government regulations.
- The Chinese government has passed laws in recent years to increase control over religious groups.
- Official figures state there are about 38 million Protestants and nearly six million Catholics in China.
- Underground churches in China often do not follow state-approved ideologies.
- Recent government actions include tightening regulations and restricting online religious activities.
- In September, China introduced a new online code of conduct that affects how religious groups can operate online.
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