QiuYu Covenant Church (秋雨圣约教会) in Chengdu, China (famously featured in The Souls of China) was banned and the authorities carried out a wave of detentions. Reportedly over 100 members have been detained, including pastor Wang Yi (王怡). Many couples have both been detained; their children are being cared for by other church members.
Police officers visit Church members one by one and pressurise them into signing agreement not to attend 'illegal meetings' at the Church. More members are known to have been taken away or out of touch. Some are under house arrest. Police officers visit the workplace of some members, carry out interviews there and give them warnings.
Police officers visit Church members one by one and pressurise them into signing agreement not to attend 'illegal meetings' at the Church. More members are known to have been taken away or out of touch. Some are under house arrest. Police officers visit the workplace of some members, carry out interviews there and give them warnings.