中國當局近日在多個城市同時展開大規模抓捕行動，至少三十名與北京錫安教會有關的基督徒被拘留，其中包括該教會的創辦人金明日牧師。觀察人士表示，此舉顯示中國政府對獨立宗教團體的打壓進一步升級。
據多個人權與宗教自由組織指出，自十月中旬以來，警方在北京、成都、長沙等地陸續拘捕錫安教會成員，並突襲相關聚會場所及信徒住處。部分被捕者的家屬表示，他們至今仍未收到正式通知或獲准會見律師。
這些行動「嚴重侵犯公民的宗教自由」，錫安教會長期以獨立、自主的形式運作，拒絕加入政府承認的官方教會體系。分析人士認為，這正是使其成為鎮壓目標的主要原因。
近年來，中國政府持續加強對宗教活動的控制，關閉地下教會、限制青少年參與宗教教育，並要求所有宗教團體「堅持黨的領導」。觀察人士憂心，這場針對錫安教會的打擊可能預示對其他未註冊教會的進一步整肅。
Chinese authorities have recently carried out large-scale coordinated raids in several cities, detaining at least 30 Christians linked to Beijing’s Zion Church, including its founder, Pastor Jin Mingri. Observers say the move underscores an intensifying crackdown on independent religious groups in China.
According to multiple human rights and religious freedom organizations, since mid-October police have arrested Zion Church members in cities including Beijing, Chengdu, and Changsha, raiding worship venues and believers’ homes. Families of some detainees report they have yet to receive official notice or be allowed to meet with lawyers.
Rights advocates have denounced the operations as a “serious violation of citizens’ religious freedom.” The Zion Church has long operated independently, refusing to join the government-approved religious system—a stance analysts say has made it a key target of repression.
In recent years, the Chinese government has tightened its control over religious life, shutting down underground churches, restricting youth participation in religious education, and requiring all faith groups to “uphold the Party’s leadership.” Observers warn that the crackdown on the Zion Church may signal broader action against other unregistered congregations.
