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Walking with the Persecuted Faithful: ChinaAid’s Latest Updates
Join us as we walk with the persecuted faithful. This week: ChinaAid has called an immediate press conference in Washington, DC; Kazakhstan has bowed to intense Chinese diplomatic pressure, prosecuting protesters who burned CCP flags in a bold stand against Beijing's transnational repression.
In a shocking ruling, authorities label a humble Christian home worship gathering an "unapproved religious venue," sentencing believers to six months’ imprisonment; Chinese Christians are fighting back with secret codes: the innocent cake emoji now stands for "prayer" to dodge ruthless surveillance on apps like WeChat. Heartbreaking: A frail 72-year-old Christian, wracked by untreated agony and hernia pain from inhumane neglect, had to be carried into court in visible torment.
ChinaAid stands with the persecuted, exposing injustices and safeguarding the vulnerable. Your partnership makes this vital work possible. Thank you for joining us in this urgent hour.
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Crisis Unfolding: Kazakhstan Caves to CCP | 10-Year Sentences for Protesting Xi's Regime
Nineteen Kazakh human rights defenders now face up to ten years in prison after Kazakhstan bowed to Chinese diplomatic pressure. The activists were charged with inciting ethnic hatred following a peaceful protest where they burned the Chinese flag and a portrait of Xi Jinping, spotlighting ongoing abuses in Xinjiang's internment camps. These camps target Muslim Kazakhs and Uyghurs with forced indoctrination, family separations, and religious suppression under the guise of de-extremification.
Despite arrests, advocates like Serikzhan Bilash persist in documenting victims' stories, revealing the CCP's expanding transnational repression. Stand against cross-border oppression—RSVP to ChinaAid's press conference, share this alert, and advocate for the persecuted today! Space is limited; early arrival is recommended. RSVP contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Lunch Provided)
- National Press Club, the Bloomberg Center for Electronic Journalism, 13th Floor
- 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045
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Story #2: 72-Year-Old Christian Carried into Court in Visible Agony | CCP’s Inhumane Neglect
In Suizhou, Hubei, 72-year-old Christian Song Yude was carried into court during a retrial, crippled by an untreated hernia after over two years in detention. Arrested in a 2023 raid targeting nearly 30 believers, Song and 27 others face charges of "organizing a cult to undermine the law"—a pretext for suppressing house church activities like prayers, sermons, and fellowships.
Defense lawyers demanded medical care and a trial halt, citing humanitarian needs, but the court separated his case amid judicial interference from higher authorities. This highlights the CCP's ongoing assault on religious freedom, where faith is criminalized and health ignored, yet believers endure with unyielding resolve. Families urge global scrutiny as the case unfolds. Stand with China's persecuted Christians—share this story, pray for Song Yude's healing, and advocate for religious freedom now! Learn More
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Story #3: How Chinese Christians Evade CCP Surveillance with Emoji Code
In October 2025, authorities dismantled an underground house church in Xi'an, China, using WeChat surveillance to target members. Two brothers faced intense interrogations, phone confiscations, and job losses after refusing to denounce their pastor as fraudulent. The congregation, once gathering in a modest apartment, now worships online, grappling with isolation and the absence of communal rituals like Communion.
This reflects escalating CCP efforts to eradicate unregistered faiths, yet believers persist, praying for unwavering faithfulness amid fierce persecution. Stand with China's persecuted Christians—share this story, pray for their safety and justice, and advocate for religious freedom today. Learn More
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Story #4: CCP Deems Humble Christian Home Worship Gathering “Unapproved Religious Venue"
In a stark violation of religious freedom, 58-year-old Lisu Christian Li Guiwen was sentenced to six months' imprisonment by Yunnan's Yuanmou County Court on December 18, 2025, for hosting home worship gatherings. Arrested on August 2 after two decades of opening his house to fellow villagers—upholding a century-old Lisu tradition—the volunteer faced charges of organizing illegal activities in an unapproved venue.
Despite defenses citing constitutional protections and no societal harm, the court confiscated religious materials (including sheet music) and upheld the conviction. Li's ordeal, ending February 1, underscores the CCP's tightening grip on unregistered house churches, leaving families shattered yet resilient in their devotion.
Stand against injustice: Share Li Guiwen's story, pray for persecuted believers, and support persecuted families via https://chinaaid.org/give/.
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We’re Flooding China with Bibles, Thank You
We're overjoyed to share great news! Together, we raised $93,131.67, funding 18,626 Bibles for kids in China's persecuted house churches. Because of you, thousands more children will discover the love of Jesus through Scripture. In underground churches across China, these Scriptures will inspire faith and hope for the next generation. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this life-changing mission this Christmas season!
- Bob Fu, Founder and President
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Urgent Prayer for China’s Persecuted Christians
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Help ChinaAid Protect Persecuted Believers in China!
Persecuted Christians face escalating oppression—churches raided, pastors like those from Zion and Early Rain Covenant Churches imprisoned, Bibles banned, and families left vulnerable amid relentless crackdowns on religious freedom.
Your tax-deductible donation to ChinaAid fuels urgent freedom initiatives: emergency aid for persecuted families, robust legal defense for imprisoned believers, delivery of banned Bibles through campaigns like the 200,000 Children's Bible effort, leadership training in theology and advocacy, and global exposure of abuses to demand justice.
Stand with persecuted Christians in China today—every gift defends religious freedom and brings hope to the underground church.
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“Through these days, we have a live broadcast every day. We go into people's homes and not only bring people to Christ, but we are leading our underground churches to go out and be salt and light and have many stories of how Christians are on the streets. Some of them have been killed, arrested, and wounded. We know that, but Christians are on the streets helping people, sharing the gospel.
One person just called a couple of days ago. He said, “I just came to Christ. I was wounded on the streets of Tehran….So I was going home and one person pulled me into his home to help me. And he brought a surgeon, brought a neighbor who knew how to do this. And he helped me to take the bullet off of my leg. And then they shared the gospel with me. I realized there are Christians who are helping me. So I came to Christ last night in that home." So Christians, Christians are active. They know their job is to be salt and light, and Christians are on the streets.”
- DR. HORMOZ SHARIAT, FOUNDER & PRESIDENT IRAN ALIVE
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