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Christian Persecution continues unchanged in many countries.During these last years there has been an increase in persecution and has changed from isolated cases to open attacks on christians and churches almost daily,all over the world.The stories,testimonies and facts presented in this blog have the objective of helping you to be more aware of this reality and the actual situation that many of our brothers and sisters are facing right now wherever they are in the world. (Matthew 5:10-12)

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

China:40 Christians Arrested in Nanyang,16 Sentenced to Administrative Detention;Police Forcibly Escort Pastor 'Bike' from Beijing

Chinese police raided a Christian leaders' gathering in Henan on Tuesday (December 16), detaining over 40 Christians.Some were released after paying a 1000-2000 yuan fine,but 16 were sentenced to 10-15 days administrative detention.It has also been reported that well-known Pastor 'Bike' Zhang was forcibly escorted from Beijing by Public Security Bureau officers (December 18).
This is the second time he has been forced out of Beijing. Full Story.
For more general information please go to ICC's webpage on China.
Source:ICC
http://www.persecution.org/
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