Christian Bookstore Owner Arrested in China
by Staff
December 17, 2007
(christiansunite.com) - Mr. Weihan Shi (37) has been held in an unknown location without formal charges since November 28 when he was arrested by police after twenty members of the Public Security Bureau raided his Christian bookstore near the Olympic Village in Beijing. According to a December 7 report from China Aid Association, some of his employees, his younger brother and his wife were also arrested during the raid but have since been released. Shi has not been allowed to see his family and has been denied access to a lawyer. He is diabetic and there is considerable concern for his health since he is without medication.
Shi's wife and two daughters have gone into hiding. They fear that threatened reprisals against them could be used as an interrogation tactic against Shi before legal representation can be arranged.
Pray for safety for Shi's family. Pray that Shi will stand firm in his faith and trust in Christ during this time (2 Cor 1:8-9). Pray that he will receive the health care needed. Pray for his release.
For more information on the persecution facing China's Christians, go to www.persecution.net/country/china.htm.
