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May 6, 2023
China: Taiyuan Pastors Told to Teach Christians to ‘Always Follow the Party’
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
April 30, 2023
China: Dissident Christian Pastor Arrested
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
April 23, 2023
China: New Round of Persecution, Several Pastors Arrested Or Convicted
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
April 16, 2023
63 Christian refugees flee religious persecution in China, resettle in Tyler, Texas
On March 31, ChristianPersecution.com reported that these refugees had been arrested in Thailand and could be returned to China. Instead, they made...
April 13, 2023
China: New measures will make CCP propaganda mandatory at all places of worship
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
March 31, 2023
China: 63 Christians Leave the Country, Seeking Asylum in the US, Are Arrested in Thailand
They could be returned to China, where they would likely serve time in prison. The Chinese Communist Party is working actively to destroy...
March 25, 2023
China: Christian Parents Asked to Sign a ‘Kindergarten Family Commitment Not to Believe in Religion’
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
March 16, 2023
China: Elderly Christian Defies Torturers
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
March 13, 2023
China: Christians Must Submit Online Form to Attend Church
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
March 7, 2023
China: Christian Family Blocked at Home and Forbidden to Attend ‘Illegal’ Sunday Service
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
March 2, 2023
China: Authorities torture three Christian defendants during house arrest
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
February 27, 2023
China ramping up persecution of Christians as it demands ‘worship and allegiance’ of Xi Jinping
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
February 17, 2023
China: Report documents rampant Christian persecution
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February 15, 2023
China: Beijing Church Raided, Pastor Detained
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
February 9, 2023
China: Authorities Resume Investigation of Church and Persecution of Church Members
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
January 21, 2023
China: One of the World’s Largest Baptist Churches Banned as a ‘Cult’
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
January 15, 2023
China: Armed Police Demolish Nangang Church Overnight to Make Room for Commercial Buildings
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
January 13, 2023
China: Christian Wives Raise Concerns for Their Imprisoned Husbands
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
January 10, 2023
China: Detained Church Leaders Accused of ‘Violating National Security’
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...
December 28, 2022
China: Pastor’s 8-Year Prison Sentence Confirmed on Appeal
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China,...

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Quick facts

  • While about 30 percent of the world’s population identifies as Christian, 80 percent of all acts of religious discrimination are directed at Christians.

    Source: International Society for Human Rights

  • Christians face persecution in more than 60 Countries.

    Source: U.S. State Department

  • Millions of Christians face interrogation, arrest, torture, and/or death because of their religious convictions and cultural/ethnic identification.

    Source: Open Doors USA

  • Between 2007 and 2014, Christians have been targeted for harassment in more countries than any other religious group.

    Source: Pew Research

  • Christian responses to persecution are almost always nonviolent and, with very few exceptions, do not involve acts of terrorism.

    Source: Under Caesar’s Sword