
Beijing, China, March 8, 2025 – During the National People’s Congress, Chinese authorities raided a Protestant house church, disrupting a worship session. The raid involved police and state security personnel and is part of the ongoing crackdown on unregistered religious gatherings.
Several church leaders and members were detained, and religious materials, including Bibles, were confiscated. The raid highlights the government’s increasing efforts to control religious activities, especially those outside state-sanctioned institutions.