USA--Google's Senior Vice President of Corporate Development David Drummond announced on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, that unless Google is allowed to operate their Chinese search engine without censorship, they have prepared to shut down Google.cnoperations.

Our friends at China Aid reported on this update a few days ago. If you are one of our prayer partners that is praying for China, this is a great request to add to your list.

This is a good news story that China Aid presented a few days ago. Click here for the full story.

ChinaAid recently received another report from inside sources in China that Gao Zhisheng has been severely beaten by authorities. The report stated his current living condition is worse than death and that Gao is crying daily in pain and desperation.

XINJIANG--In a stunning development to both the lawyers and family members, ChinaAid learned today that 36-year-old house church leader Alimujiang Yimiti received 15 years imprisonment for allegedly "providing state secrets to overseas organizations." He was allegedly read his verdict while in prison on October 27th. Mr. Li Dunyong, one of the Alimujiang’s lawyers, confirmed that he has already filed an appeal on Mr. Alimujiang’s behalf.

This is a must read press release from our good friends at China Aid.

Compass Direct and China Aid are both reporting the good news that Wusiman Yiming has been released after two years in prison. Here's part of the China Aid press release: