{"id":46932,"date":"2026-10-15T15:10:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.csw.org.uk\/?post_type=magazines&p=46932"},"modified":"2026-10-15T16:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T15:14:41","slug":"connect-encourage-china","status":"publish","type":"magazines","link":"https:\/\/www.csw.org.uk\/zh\/magazines\/connect-encourage-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect & Encourage: China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your words can bring hope, especially at Christmas. Write to someone facing injustice for their beliefs:\u00a0csw.org.uk\/ConnectEncourage<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

IMPORTANT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Positive messages: <\/strong>Please don\u2019t mention CSW in your cards to Chinese people, and do not make any comment about the government or the political system. This could endanger the person you are writing to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Bible verses: <\/strong>Only write Bible verses by hand, as possession of printed Christian literature is illegal. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Card and envelope: <\/strong>Use a completely plain envelope. Choose a plain card without embellishments like ribbons, stickers or glitter, which can be rejected as a hazard. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Address:<\/strong> For the best chance of arrival, write the address in English and Chinese. Clearly state: \u2018Going to China\u2019. You can print these out from our website, or get in touch if you need help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Postage: <\/strong>According to the Royal Mail, an international stamp costs \u00a33.60 for a small letter. You could invite a friend to add their message, and share the cost of postage. The last posting date before Christmas is Friday 4 December, but please allow a couple more weeks when writing to people in prison. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    China<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Pastor Wang Yi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pastor Wang Yi was detained eight years ago on 9 December 2018, along with over 100 other members of Early Rain Church, as part of a large-scale crackdown by the authorities. He is still serving a nine-year prison sentence for \u2018inciting to subvert state power\u2019 and \u2018illegal business operations\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Wang Yi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Jintang Prison<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Huopen Road, Qingjiang Town,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Jintang County<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Chengdu City, Sichuan Province<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    610409<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    China <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Pastor Wang Yi. Photo: Early Rain Church.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Zion Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was released in July, but eight others from Zion Church remain in detention, awaiting trial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Please send words of encouragement to pastors Wang Lin, Gao Yingjia, Yin Huibin, Liu Zhenbin, and Lin Shucheng, to Wang Zhong (an elder), Wang Cong (a female pastor) and Wu Qiuyu (the wife of a pastor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    No. 1 Detention Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pingyang Road No. 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yinhai District, Beihai City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Guangxi Province, China<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Postal Code: 536005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Zhang Zhan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After serving a four-year sentence, journalist and human rights defender Zhang Zhan was released from prison in 2024. Yet months later, she was detained once again on similar charges. This Christmas, send a message of hope to Zhang Zhan, who is a Christian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Zhang Zhan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    First Ward, Shanghai Women\u2019s Prison<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1601 Zhangjing Road, Sijing Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Postal Code: 201601<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Zhang Zhan pictured days before her detention in 2024. Credit: Li Dawei<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    UPDATE:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Thank you for writing to Pastor Li Jie and Elder Han Xiaodong. They were released in April having completed their sentences. Please keep them and the whole of Linfen Covenant Home Church <\/strong>in your prayers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Sample Letters<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    1. May the Lord bless you this Christmas. He is Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7). There is no end to his greatness, peace and love.<\/em>
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    2. Dear [name], I am praying for you today from [your country]. Remember God\u2019s promise: \u2018The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.\u2019 (John 1:5) <\/em>
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    3. This Christmas, may you be encouraged that the Lord Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. He is with you today, and we continue to pray for you.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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