Pastor Zhang Shaojie of Nanle Country Christian Church, Henan Province, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for fraud and gathering a crowd to disturb public order, according to reports, which have been confirmed by China Aid Association. He has also been fined 100,000 RMB (approximately 9,400). Over 20 members of Nanle County Christian …
The trial of Chinese Pastor Zhang Shaojie began on 10 April in Nanle County, Henan Province, but court proceedings were later suspended indefinitely, according to reports by China Aid, after Zhangs lawyers were detained and he had to dismiss them from his case. According to a statement issued by Zhang’s family on 11 April, the …
A new briefing by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) analyses the context and possible reasons behind the demolition of churches and removal of religious symbols in Zhejiang, China, and recommends consistent dialogue between the authorities and religious leaders. The briefing highlights that “the demolitions in Zhejiang and the reaction of the Christians there highlight tensions between …
Executive Summary The demolition of Sanjiang Church in Zhejiang, China, in April 2014 quickly drew the attention of the international media. However, Sanjiang was only one in a series of similar incidents throughout spring 2014. This briefing analyses the context in which these incidents are occurring, and the possible reasons behind them. Read the report …
More than half of the 40-plus supporters who have gathered in Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China to protest the detention of three human rights lawyers have been beaten or detained. Lawyers Jiang Tianyong, Tang Jitian, Wang Cheng and Zhang Junjie, along with “many other citizens”, were taken away by local police on 21 March 2014. …
