CHINA: Updates on Pastor Wang Yi, John Cao, and Criminal Charges Against Christians

As U.S. President Donald Trump flew home from Beijing after meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping, we recorded this timely VOM Radio conversation with Bob Fu, founder and president of China Aid, to provide a current update about our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters in China. Chinese Christians are facing a new criminal charge for training up children in God's Word. Such Christians were recently charged with violating the "administrative management law." The government alleges these Christians are training children to undermine the government; authorities see teaching the Bible as a national security violation. Bob also provides an update on 18 Zion church members arrested in recent months. The lawyers representing the accused Christians were forced to leave, shutting down their law firm and intimidating other attorneys from defending Christians. Bob will provide updates to help you pray for Pastors John Cao and Wang Yi. He will share current news, including a cancer diagnosis, and how they continue to serve the Lord despite government control and imprisonment. You'll hear more about China's social credit system and how it is affecting believers' ability to travel, spend money, and gather together. China is continuing to export oppressive surveillance technology to places like Iran, Burma, and Vietnam, and we already see Chinese tactics being implemented in other countries. Bob Fu is the author of God's Double Agent (affiliate link). He says a new edition of the book is in progress, including updates on the situation for Christians in China since Xi Jinping rose to top leadership in the country. ➕➕➕ 📚 Explore More Resources: The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, Iran, and India, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today. 🛎 Stay Updated: Subscribe & Share our journey! Join us here: Subscribe to ‪ ‪@VoiceOfTheMartyrsUSA‬‬. Your support means everything! 🎙 Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to The Voice of the Martyrs Radio for powerful stories & insights. Find us on your favorite podcast platform here: https://bit.ly/42yVMEj 🔗 Connect with us on social media:   / vomusa     / vom_usa     / vom_usa   ➕➕➕ The Voice of the Martyrs – https://www.vom.org Founded by Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand - https://www.persecution.com/founders/ The Voice of the Martyrs President Cole Richards - https://www.persecution.com/bios/cole... The Voice of the Martyrs Radio Host Todd Nettleton - https://www.vomradio.net/host #podcast #martyr #voiceofthemartyrs #christianmartyrs #china #missions 00:00 – China's Growing Crisis Bob Fu explains the economic unrest, rising unemployment, and increasing pressure inside China. 00:44 – Meet Bob Fu ChinaAid founder Bob Fu joins VOM Radio to discuss the latest developments in religious freedom. 01:11 – Religious Freedom Raised With China's Leaders An update on international efforts to advocate for imprisoned pastors and persecuted Christians. 03:30 – The State of the Church in China Bob shares what it's like to be a Christian in China amid escalating persecution. 04:39 – A New Criminal Charge Against Christians Authorities introduce a troubling legal precedent by targeting Sunday school ministries. 05:54 – Can Christians Receive a Fair Trial? Bob explains how China's judicial system handles cases involving believers. 08:02 – Pastor John Cao's Courageous Witness An update on Pastor John Cao's health, ministry, and unwavering faith despite suffering. 11:16 – Pastor Wang Yi in Prison The latest on Wang Yi's imprisonment, his family, and his remarkable perseverance. 14:05 – The "Prison Seminary" How imprisoned pastors continue growing spiritually and preparing for future ministry. 15:04 – A New Edition of God's Double Agent Bob shares what's new in the expanded edition of his book and the stories it includes. 16:04 – The Mayflower Church Today An encouraging update on the refugee church now thriving in the United States. 17:03 – Inside China's Social Credit System How digital surveillance, AI, and social credit scores are being used to monitor and restrict Christians. 21:57 – How to Pray for China Bob shares urgent prayer requests for persecuted believers, imprisoned pastors, and their families. 24:06 – Final Encouragement A closing challenge to pray faithfully and stand with the church in China.