Coverage dated October 5, 2026

China detains Protestant pastor for ‘organizing illegal religious activities’

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Chinese authorities detained Protestant Pastor An Yankui at his home on suspicion of “organizing illegal religious activities,” the latest move in a continuing crackdown on churches that refuse to register with the state.

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    Chinese authorities detained Protestant Pastor An Yankui at his home on suspicion of “organizing illegal religious activities,” the latest move in a continuing crackdown on churches that refuse to register with the state.

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