Source: www.ChinaAid.org
Date: April 15, 2023
Thank you for your prayers and support as we stand for freedom and liberty across China in 2023. We'll keep you updated as we stand together with the persecuted faithful this year. You can make a gift to let the persecuted know they are not alone by clicking here.
Here's the latest on religious freedom, human rights, and the rule of law across China.
Human Rights Defenders Sentenced
CCP officials announced a 14-year jail sentence for Chinese human rights defender Dr. Xu Zhiyong, and a 12-year sentence for Ding Jiaxi. Both were tried in June 2022 and have already spent time in jail for their efforts to defend human rights. Learn how you can encourage Dr. Xu and Ding by writing an edifying letter to them in jail.
Pray for Dr. Xu, Ding, their families, and their CCP persecutors.
Christian Lawyer Sentenced By Officials
Sadly, ChinaAid's media team reported on news regarding Christian human rights lawyer Qin Yongpei. Qin was sentenced to four years in jail for "subversion of state power" after being detained for more than three years beyond the legal time limit. Read what Qin's wife Deng Xiaoyun wrote after news about her husband's verdict emerged.
Pray for Qin, Deng, their family, and their CCP persecutors.
CCP Unilaterally Appoints Bishop
News emerged that officials unilaterally appointed Bishop Joseph Shen Bin to a new appointment in Shanghai, violating terms between the Chinese government and the Vatican by appointing a bishop without permission. Under the agreement, bishops must be selected by the Chinese Catholic community and approved by the Pope. Read how Bishop Joseph pledged to adhere to the 'Sinicization' of Catholicism in China.
Pray for all Chinese Catholics and church officials in the country.
- Lots of news about the Mayflower Church - see Sen. Ted Cruz's statement on their arrival and reporting from Radio Free Asia about the church!
- ChinaAid President and Founder Bob Fu will testify before a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on April 20th. Read more about what to expect during the hearing.
- Be sure to follow ChinaAid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see news, important updates, and media appearances. Bob also has his own Twitter account where he shares important news & human rights updates.
Watch East Texas news outlet KTEK's full video of the Mayflower Church welcome event at South Spring Baptist Church in Tyler Texas!
Please keep praying for the church as they adjust to life in the USA. If the Lord leads you, consider partnering with ChinaAid to help cover resettlement costs and basic living expenses for church members.
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