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 :: CHINA: Authorities crack down on rights ahead of August 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

DUBLIN, July 12 (Compass Direct News) - Christians throughout China fear tough restrictions on their freedom to worship in the coming year following the launch of a government crackdown ahead of August 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Christians across China are reporting a shortage of Bibles, even in cities where Bibles previously were readily available. There are reports of ongoing house church raids and arrests. . . MORE

PRAYER Pray for our sisters and brothers in the Chinese church in the crackdowns thess summer months by the China authorities.