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Chinese authorities raided a Chengdu church on Jan. 6, 2026, detaining leaders and closing sites amid crackdown on unregistered Protestant groups.
On January 6, 2026, Chinese authorities conducted raids on the Chengdu Early Rain Covenant Church and its affiliated sites in Deyang, detaining multiple members including leader Li Yingqiang and other church leaders, with some arrested on charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” The crackdown, part of ongoing government efforts to suppress unregistered Protestant churches, involved home searches, movement restrictions, and the closure of a church teaching site.
Police have not issued a public statement, and the legal basis for detentions remains unclear.
Human Rights Watch has called for the release of detainees and greater transparency.
Las autoridades chinas allanaron una iglesia en Chengdu el 6 de enero de 2026, deteniendo a líderes y cerrando sitios en medio de la represión contra grupos protestantes no registrados.