Latest Progress Update on the Early Rain 106 Case (August 26, 2026)

(Rights Defense Network Information Center Report) On August 26, 2026, this network learned: Li Yingqiang, Dai Zhichao, and Jia Xuewei from the Early Rain 106 Case have been detained for over seven months. Deputy Deacon Jia Xuewei has been formally arrested on charges of "organizing illegal assemblies" and is currently in the investigation stage. Elder Li Yingqiang and Preacher Dai Zhichao were transferred to the Procuratorate on July 12, 2026, on charges of "inciting subversion of state power" and "organizing illegal assemblies". Recently, their lawyers received notice that the case has been returned for investigation.

(Rights Defense Network Information Center Report) On August 26, 2026, this network learned: Li Yingqiang, Dai Zhichao, and Jia Xuewei from the Early Rain 106 Case have been detained for over seven months. Deputy Deacon Jia Xuewei has been formally arrested on charges of "organizing illegal assemblies" and is currently in the investigation stage.

Elder Li Yingqiang and Preacher Dai Zhichao were transferred to the Procuratorate on July 12, 2026, on charges of "inciting subversion of state power" and "organizing illegal assemblies". Recently, their lawyers received notice that the case has been returned for investigation.