Refworld | China: 1. How do the authorities in Shenyang City in Liaoning Province regard unofficial Christian churches, particularly small groups of up to 8 people? 2. Has there been marked population growth in Shenyang, especially the Hongling area, since 2006? 3. If so, are there any reports of an increase in police interest associated with this growth? 4. Are there any reports of arrests and detention of Christians in Liaoning Province in December 2009? 5. Would authorities issue a summons to a suspected Christian living abroad? 6. Would there be any repercussions for family members including a 10 year old child of the person who is the subject of the writ?

Title	China: 1. How do the authorities in Shenyang City in Liaoning Province regard unofficial Christian churches, particularly small groups of up to 8 people? 2. Has there been marked population growth in Shenyang, especially the Hongling area, since 2006? 3. If so, are there any reports of an increase in police interest associated with this growth? 4. Are there any reports of arrests and detention of Christians in Liaoning Province in December 2009? 5. Would authorities issue a summons to a suspected Christian living abroad? 6. Would there be any repercussions for family members including a 10 year old child of the person who is the subject of the writ?
Publisher	Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal
Publication Date	1 December 2010
Country	China
Topics	Arbitrary arrest and detention \| Christian \| Freedom of religion \| Minorities \| Police \| Religious discrimination \| Religious persecution (including forced conversion)
Citation / Document Symbol	CHN37796
Cite as	Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal, China: 1. How do the authorities in Shenyang City in Liaoning Province regard unofficial Christian churches, particularly small groups of up to 8 people? 2. Has there been marked population growth in Shenyang, especially the Hongling area, since 2006? 3. If so, are there any reports of an increase in police interest associated with this growth? 4. Are there any reports of arrests and detention of Christians in Liaoning Province in December 2009? 5. Would authorities issue a summons to a suspected Christian living abroad? 6. Would there be any repercussions for family members including a 10 year old child of the person who is the subject of the writ?, 1 December 2010, CHN37796, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4d7619c52.html [accessed 1 June 2023]
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