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(ChurchLeaders) Christians in China are in danger of being turned in by their neighbors for “illegal religious activities” in multiple areas of the country, according to a new report. In the city of Qiqihar in Heilongjiang province, informants can now earn up to 1,000 yuan or $150.  According to China Christian Daily (CCD), on Monday, Aug. 9, the Meilisi Daur … [Read more...] about More Local Governments in China Offering Cash Rewards for Reporting ‘Illegal Religious Activities’

(CBN News) A new reward system is being used in China as a way to crack down on Christians who engage in "illegal religious activities." Earlier this month, the Meilisi Daur District in Heilongjiang Province's Qiqihar city released "The Reward System For Reporting Illegal Religious Activities Offenses," saying informants could be eligible to receive 1,000 yuan … [Read more...] about Chinese Authorities Offer Cash to Citizens to Spy on Christian Neighbors and Report ‘Illegal Religious Activities’

(The Hill) With the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, governments around the world are frantically making plans to rescue as many at risk Afghans as they can. Germany, which has vowed to evacuate as many as 10,000, and the United Kingdom are currently coordinating with civil society partners to determine who is most in need of rescue and how they can be located and … [Read more...] about Afghanistan’s Christians Are Turning off Phones and Going Into Hiding

(AP) A Taliban spokesman says the U.S. must complete its evacuation of people from Afghanistan by the Aug. 31 date the Biden administration set for the withdrawal of all American troops. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Tuesday his group will accept “no extensions” to the deadline. He says life is returning to normal in the country but chaos at the airport remains a … [Read more...] about Taliban Says No Extensions for U.S. Evacuations