Influential China church reports arrests as crackdown on Christians intensifies
Summary
An influential Protestant church in China, the Early Rain Covenant Church, reported the arrest of its leaders during a police raid. Authorities have also begun demolishing a church building in Wenzhou. The Chinese government has intensified its actions against churches that operate independently of state control.Key Facts
- Police arrested nine leaders of the Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu.
- Five of the arrested individuals were released the next day.
- Authorities in Wenzhou started demolishing the Yayang Church building.
- The Chinese government promotes atheism and controls religious practices.
- The government wants Christians to attend only state-approved churches.
- Under party leader Xi Jinping, China has increased pressure on unauthorized religious practices.
- In December, authorities arrested about 100 members of the Yayang Church.
- At least four leaders of the Early Rain Covenant Church, including Li Yingqiang and Zhang Xinyue, remain in detention.
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