Chinese Pastor Warns World of CCP’s Ongoing Assault on Religious Freedom

Faith Facts

• Pastor Ding Shuqi of Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, China, continues to endure persecution for his unwavering commitment to the Gospel.
• The Chinese Communist Party is actively working to eliminate religious expression and crush the freedom of Christians to worship.
• Believers worldwide are called to remember and pray for those suffering under authoritarian regimes that oppose the faith.

Pastor Ding Shuqi of the persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, China, urged the world to remember the plight of Chinese Christians, whose freedoms he said are being crushed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

His testimony highlights the relentless pressure believers face as authorities attempt to silence the church and eliminate its influence in Chinese society.

“A heavy burden.”

The pastor’s account reveals the systematic tactics used by the CCP to intimidate and suppress Christians who refuse to abandon their convictions.

Despite the threats and suffering, Ding continues to stand firm, reminding fellow believers that their struggle is not isolated but part of a larger spiritual battle.

“Trying to crush.”

His message serves as a solemn warning to the global church that religious persecution in China is not easing but intensifying under the current regime.

Christians in the West are encouraged to hold fast to their own religious liberties while advocating for those who cannot speak freely.

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