Source: www.ChinaAid.org
Date: May 5, 2023
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Here's the latest on religious freedom, human rights, and the rule of law across China.
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Prison Blocks Lawyer Visit
Officials at the Harbin City Detention Center originally tried to block lawyer Fang Xiangui from visiting Christian prisoner Xu Feng, the principal of Maizi Christian Music Highschool.
After a lot of effort, Lawyer Fang was able to visit the prison but noticed many prisoners were malnourished and that Xu suffered from allergies due to poor nutrition. Read the strong statement from Xu's wife denouncing the unjust accusations against her husband.
Pray for Lawyer Fang, Xu, his family, and their persecutors.
Christian Fined Over $40,000
Christian lawyer Yang Hua found his initial verdict revoked in April. He now must pay a fine of more than $40,000 for buying and selling used books without proper authorization. Lawyer Yang is well-known for involving himself in Christian human rights cases. Here's what insiders think about the harsh punishment against Lawyer Yang.
Pray for Lawyer Yang, his family and friends, and their persecutors.
Human Rights Lawyer Evicted
ChinaAid reported on how human rights lawyer Li Heping was forcibly evicted in late April after his electricity was cut off.
Police also blocked the doors of Li and other activists' homes when the German Foreign Minister came to visit China earlier in April. Read how the CCP has engaged in an organized, large-scale crackdown against human rights lawyers and defenders since 2015.
Pray for Lawyer Li, his family, and all human rights lawyers in China.
- RealClearPolitics quotes Bob Fu, who speaks on the importance of U.S. Presidential administrations prioritizing human rights in China.
- 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.
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- U.S. Select Committee on the CCP on the importance of ending American support for forced labor in China.
