CJ Wu
CJ Wu is the pseudonym for a Global Christian Relief journalist whose name has been withheld for security purposes. Global Christian Relief is America’s leading watchdog organization focused on the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide. In addition to equipping the Western church to advocate and pray for the persecuted, GCR works in the most restrictive countries to protect and encourage Christians threatened by faith-based discrimination and violence.
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New Hong Kong reporting law sparks concerns about Catholic seal of confession
A new law in Hong Kong is raising fears of deteriorating human and religious rights in the special administrative region of China. Under the recently passed legislation — known as Article 23 — members of the clergy could be prosecuted for not reporting “treasonous” acts to the police if they hear subversive words against the government during confession.
Will Chinese Christians be able to celebrate Easter this year?
For Christians, this means the space for them to practice their faith is rapidly shrinking. With Easter coming soon, it is unclear how Chinese Christians will be allowed to fully celebrate.
China attempts to stifle Christianity with education system crackdown
The level of control imposed on Christians by the Chinese government continues to increase — particularly on children.
China’s latest crackdown on underground churches is proving perilous
We must pray for the churches in China like never before so that they can continue to persevere in their worship — even if the Chinese government refuses its campaign of intimidation, harassment and persecution.
Indonesian Christians face continued persecution despite official recognition of Christianity
From teasing, alienation, threats, severed relationships and physical attacks, to employing outside forces to perform “exorcisms” so they can return to Islam, being a Christian in Indonesia can lead to hostility and disdain.