China

The ‘tea chat’ that involved 13 hours in prison – Pastor Timothy and increasing persecution in China

Christians in China ‘cut off’ from online spiritual content

Today (1 March) sees the introduction of a new set of laws that will further inhibit religious freedom in China.

Imprisoned for going to church: tightening restrictions in China

Church in China raided by 20 officers – but leader has emerged stronger in her faith

Chinese Christians handed more fines for ‘unauthorised’ Christian activities

Chinese government launches concerning database for church leaders

‘Love the Communist party’ sign demanded outside churches in China

Smiles emerge from sadness through presence ministry in China

Often the ministry of Open Doors local partners to our persecuted family involves simply being present to sit, listen and pray with them. It’s what Jinyi from China received – and it had a profound impact.

“God is not a God of disappointment”: ministry is bearing fruit in China

Christians in China are being transformed by what God is doing through Open Doors local partners, who share what they’re witnessing and their prayers for the future.

Seven ways to pray for Christians in China as country marks 75 years of Communist rule

This week marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, when the Chinese Community Party ousted the Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT) government. With Communist rule continuing to control Christianity, here are seven ways you can pray for the country and its believers…

Believer’s imprisonment for selling Bibles in China takes its toll 

Please pray for Ruojie, a Sunday school teacher and businessman who was imprisoned last year for selling Bibles. He’s due to be released at the end of this year, but his future is uncertain.

China: new restrictions on foreign Christians

New regulations make religious activities much harder for foreign Christians in China.