Two Christians, Xu Lanchun and Liu Hong, have been imprisoned for their faith in China.
According to a report by China Aid, China convicted Xu and Liu for “using cult organizations to undermine law enforcement.” They received their verdict from the Aksu City People’s Court in China’s Xinjiang Province on December 2, 2024. Both Christians were found guilty and each sentenced to 4 years imprisonment and fined ￥20,000 RMB, but promptly filed for an appeal.
The real reason why Xu and Liu were convicted was because of their faith. They are imprisoned because they shared their testimonies on the social media platform WeChat. According to defense lawyer Luo Tao, the case was about devout two Christians who shared faith.
The unfolding narrative of Xu and Liu continues to entangle itself further into China’s complex and turbulent religious freedom landscape. Pray for strength and perseverance for Xu and Liu.
