House Church Leader and Elderly Mother Attacked by Police

On January 26, 2007, Hua Huidi and his 76-year-old mother were attacked and wounded by seven police officers while walking near a 2008 Olympic hotel site in Beijing, China.

According to China Aid Association (CAA), Hua, an active house-church member in Beijing, and his mother were kicked on the ground and later taken to the Olympic Police Station for questioning. “When Hua asked the police to release his sick mother and explain the legal ground for the detention, he was beaten repeatedly. While the temperature in Beijing was in the 20s, cold water was poured on him. He was later taken to a detention center,” CAA said.

Hua’s family learned that he was sentenced to one month of criminal detention.

"Brother Hua is a faithful Christian seeking only to serve the Lord in accordance with his conscience,” said Todd Nettleton of The Voice of the Martyrs. “The Chinese government says they ensure freedom of religion, but this case clearly shows the truth. We urge Chinese leaders in Beijing to release our Christian brother immediately.”

Pray God will protect Hua and his mother in the midst of this difficult time. Ask Him to comfort their family and for Christians in China to remain steadfast in their relationship with Christ amidst great persecution