Additional Name(s): 万长春

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: April/11/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Criticizing Religious Freedom Conditions Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role

Nature of Charges: Embezzlement & Fraud

Wan Changchun

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Wan Changchun is detained for his religious belief and activity.

On April 11, 2023, authorities from Yuhui district, Bengbu municipality, Anhui province detained Wan, a pastor from the Living Stone Reformed Church, in Lijiang municipality, Yunnan province for alleged "illegal business activity" (Art. 225 CCL). Wan was one among hundreds of pastors who had signed onto a letter condemning state policy changes in 2017 that resulted in greater persecution of Christians.

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