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U.S. Court Calls for Deportation of Tortured Chinese Christian Li Xiaodong
This is one of the most clear-cut cases imaginable, and the torture and persecution for merely being a Christian are undisputed.
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Canadian PM Paul Martin Speaks with Chinese President Hu Jintao on Human Rights
Martin emerged from a meeting with Hu, saying he told the Chinese leader that Canadians are very concerned about China¡¦s human rights record and want to see things improve.
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EU Concerns with China's Human Rights; Blair Expressed Hope in its Change
On Tues. Tony Blair expressed hope that China could change basing his judgment during meetings with Wen Jiabao, the Chinese premier, on his visit to China when he had received straight answers than in
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Chinese Christians Arrested for Their Faith
Local sources today have confirmed to AsiaNews that Father Pan Yongxing, a member of the underground Church in Hebei province, was arrested by police on September 2. Ma Yongjiang, a seminarian was als
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California Gay Marriage Bill Passes; Gov. Urged to Veto
California Senate Assembly approved the same-sex marriage bill on Tuesday, 41-35 with four abstentions. This defines marriage as gender-neutral. Conservatives said the bill was detrimental to families
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
