Latest developments in the Beijing Jiaquan Church case: Pastor Zhou Zixun formally arrested; seven church coworkers previously detained released on bail
(Rights Defense Network Information Center report) On October 29, 2026, this outlet learned of the latest developments in the Beijing Jiaquan Church case: Pastor Zhou Zixun was formally arrested, and the seven church coworkers who had previously been detained have been released on bail.
On September 4, 2026, about 50 Jiaquan Church congregants were preparing for the church’s 20th anniversary celebration when more than 100 police officers raided the gathering. Several coworkers and Pastor Zhou Zixun were taken away and placed in criminal detention. Police classified the congregants’ voluntary offerings as “fraud proceeds” and opened an investigation on suspicion of “fraud.” Senior Pastor Zhou Zixun was formally approved for arrest on October 23, 2026, and is currently being held at the Shijingshan District Detention Center in Beijing. The seven church coworkers who had previously been detained were allowed to return home on bail on the evening of October 23.
Zhou Zixun’s wife said the church would continue to uphold its independent house church path and called on the public to keep following the case.
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