Feb 9, 2016: Christianity Today: China: Pastor released from 'black jail' after opposing cross demolitions
Pastor Huang Yizi, from the eastern province of Zhejiang, was formally placed under criminal detention on 12 September 2015 for "endangering national security." He was accused of "stealing, spying on, buying or illegally providing state secrets for institutions and people outside the country" and was not allowed access to a lawyer or to speak with his family.
Pastor Huang Yizi, from the eastern province of Zhejiang, was formally placed under criminal detention on 12 September 2015 for "endangering national security." He was accused of "stealing, spying on, buying or illegally providing state secrets for institutions and people outside the country" and was not allowed access to a lawyer or to speak with his family.
Nov 18, 2015: Morning Star News: China Detains Christian Attorney, Activist Fighting Harassment of Churches
Zhang had represented Pastor Huang Yizi of Salvation Church in Wenzhou. Supporters put up resistance to a government attempt to remove the church’s cross last year that resulted in injuries, and Pastor Huang was ultimately sentenced to jail for “gathering a crowd to disturb social order,” Initium reported.
Zhang had represented Pastor Huang Yizi of Salvation Church in Wenzhou. Supporters put up resistance to a government attempt to remove the church’s cross last year that resulted in injuries, and Pastor Huang was ultimately sentenced to jail for “gathering a crowd to disturb social order,” Initium reported.
Aug 11, 2015: China Aid: Authorities release Wenzhou Pastor Huang Yizi, church faces cross demolition
After one year in jail for leading a prayer vigil against cross demolitions in China’s coastal Zhejiang, authorities released Pastor Huang Yizi and allowed him to return to his home in Wenzhou in the early morning of Aug. 1.
After one year in jail for leading a prayer vigil against cross demolitions in China’s coastal Zhejiang, authorities released Pastor Huang Yizi and allowed him to return to his home in Wenzhou in the early morning of Aug. 1.
Mar 27, 2015: Aleteia: Chinese Pastor Given One-Year Sentence for Defending Church Against Demolition
Pastor Huang Yizi and a group of Christians tried unsuccessfully to protect the cross of Salvation Church from police in July last year.
Pastor Huang Yizi and a group of Christians tried unsuccessfully to protect the cross of Salvation Church from police in July last year.
Mar 24, 2015: New York Times: Christian Pastor in China Gets One-Year Prison Term in Battle Over Crosses
The pastor, Huang Yizi, was sentenced by the People’s Court in Pingyang County after being convicted of “gathering crowds to disturb social order,” said Mr. Huang’s lawyer, Zhang Kai. Mr. Zhang said that he would appeal the court’s verdict.
The pastor, Huang Yizi, was sentenced by the People’s Court in Pingyang County after being convicted of “gathering crowds to disturb social order,” said Mr. Huang’s lawyer, Zhang Kai. Mr. Zhang said that he would appeal the court’s verdict.
