In October, The Voice of the Martyrs issued a series of reports on the plight of Christian businessman, Tong Qimiao, who was severely beaten by security police on September 28 for no apparent reason. He was then forced out of the hospital and his business was closed after he complained about the treatment he received. Tong filed claim against the Public Security Bureau (PSB) officer responsible for the attack. However, according to a December 13 report from China Aid, the District People's Court of Kashi City in Xinjiang has rejected the claim without explanation. Christian Businessman's Court Case Rejected
In October, The Voice of the Martyrs issued a series of reports on the plight of Christian businessman, Tong Qimiao, who was severely beaten by security police on September 28 for no apparent reason. He was then forced out of the hospital and his business was closed after he complained about the treatment he received. Tong filed claim against the Public Security Bureau (PSB) officer responsible for the attack. However, according to a December 13 report from China Aid, the District People's Court of Kashi City in Xinjiang has rejected the claim without explanation. - Current Ministry Projects
The Voice of the Martyrs Canada continues to help distribute Bibles to Christians in the country, making it possible for them to have their own printed version of God's Word. Additionally, VOMC works with various mission partners to facilitate a Biblical understanding of persecution and discipleship, while presenting ways to effectively respond and minister within the context of hostility.
Project Funds: Underground Church, Bible, Relief & Development
- Country Information
Population
1,413,142,846 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Han Chinese (91.1), ethnic minorities (8.9 - includes Zhang, Hui, Manchu, Uighur, Miao, Yi, Tujia, Tibetan, Mongol, Dong, Buyei, Yao, Bai, Korean, Hani, Li, Kazakh, Dai, and other nationalities) (2021 est.)Religion (%)
Folk religion (21.9), Buddhist (18.2), Christian (5.1), Muslim (1.8), Hindu (< 0.1), Jewish (< 0.1), other (0.7 - includes Daoist [Taoist]), unaffiliated (52.1) (2021 est.)Leader
President Xi Jinping (2013)Government type
Communist party-led stateLegal system
Based on civil law system; influenced by Soviet and continental European civil law systemsSources: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for China
Pray that the Gospel will be proclaimed throughout China without government interference so many more names can be added to the Lamb's "Book of Life." May there also be a spirit of unity demonstrated among the country's growing churches, further strengthening existing believers and spurring them on in their ministry service and evangelistic outreach within the country's numerous communities.
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Further Raid Against Early Rain Covenant Church
Police raid at the Early Rain Covenant Church.
Photo: ChinaAidThe Early Rain Covenant Church has experienced significant and sustained governmental pressure, particularly since a major raid took place in December 2018, resulting in a nine-year prison sentence against Pastor Wang Yi. Despite ongoing opposition, the church has remained steadfast in its commitment to continue gathering for worship and ministering in the community.
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Church Building Forcibly Demolished
Yazhong Church.
Photo: ChinaAidIn December 2025, the Yazhong Church (also referred to as the Yayang Church) was targeted during an intense government campaign, resulting in the arrests of hundreds of believers. The following month, large numbers of police surrounded the main church building in Wenzhou, setting up barricades to block any views of the worship facility. At the time of the blockage, there were also concerns that the building may potentially risk demolishment. (For more details, see this page.)
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Total of 31 Christians Recently Sentenced
A church in China.
Photo: ChinaAidIn March 2024, leaders of a house church fellowship in Suizhou, a city located in central China's Hubei Province, were arrested as part of a major crackdown on itinerant ministry workers. In an apparent attempt to minimize public and international attention, authorities conducted the trials in small numbers, often with only one or two defendants at a time.
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Church Members Charged for Hosting Sunday School
Photo: Unsplash / Wei Chen In early May, six Christians were arrested in Kaili, a city located within China's Guizhou province. Authorities accused the believers of fraud and "organizing minors to engage in activities undermining public order." The alleged "crime" leading to these charges was hosting a children's Sunday school program and allowing families to worship together as a church.
