Mass Arrests of House Church Christians Reported in Zhejiang

Reports indicate Chinese authorities deployed SWAT and paramilitary forces in Zhejiang Province to carry out mass arrests of Christians linked to unregistered house churches. Roads were sealed, church buildings were blocked, and hundreds of believers were reportedly detained or taken in for questioning. Church leaders were accused of vague criminal charges often used to suppress religious activity, while officials issued no public explanation. The operation is being described as one of the largest recent crackdowns on Christians in China, highlighting ongoing restrictions on religious freedom under state control.