Missions News: Persecution  China Aid has released pictures of 79 year old Christian activist Shuang Shuying at the bedside of her husband Hua Zaichen in the hospital.  Zaichen, near death, had previously been denied one final meeting with his wife. Upon release, Shuang immediately went to the Beijing hospital to be with her husband.  China Aid has also released an open letter from Shuang Shuying detailing the torture she experienced while in custody, and the power and strength she felt upon hearing of the prayers for her worldwide:  I am Shuang Shuying, 79 years old. Two years ago, my son Hua Huiqi was put in jail by the Chinese police. In order to force my son to compromise his faith and betray brothers and sisters, I was sentenced to two years in prison as a hostage by the Public Security Bureau. During my imprisonment, the PSBs of Beijing went to my prison interrogating, threatening and harassing me numerous times. They even directed other prisoners to take off all of my clothes and forced me stand alone outside in the evening without letting me sleep. Seven prisoners kept watching me in turn. I was not allowed to move even when the mosquitoes bit me or I would be slapped on my face and poked on the veins on my hands. I still had wounds that were unhealed on my hands. The PSB officers even forced me to drink my own urine. They threatened me not to tell anyone about the tortures I experienced. During these terrible circumstances, I prayed without ceasing. I asked God to give me strength. Every time when my son came to visit me and shared with me that brothers and sisters from all over the world had been praying for me, I felt greatly strengthened and empowered which has enabled me to continue to live. When I was released from jail this morning (February 8), I went to visit my hospitalized old companion (husband) who is not even able to recognize me anymore because of losing consciousness. So I sincerely plead to brothers and sisters all over the world to continue to pray for me and my husband. At the same time, I want to thank each one of you for your continuous prayers, care and support for my husband, Hua Zaichen, and me.  China Aid. There had been mounting pressure on the Chinese government as this story gained attention in the international media. The government was reportedly furious at Shuying's son for refusing to act as an informant and for releasing information to the media about his mother's treatment in prison.  Despite being released, Shuying is not yet out of danger. She is being monitored at the hospital, and she is banned from seeing any visitors except direct family members. Her son and other family members are being followed wherever they go. This story is only one part of what some see as a systematic campaign against Christians in China as Communist officials become increasingly concerned about the spread of Christianity.  LINKS: READ MORE China Aid: Shuang Shuying, 79, Released From Prison; Her Open Letter Reveals Torture China Releases Elderly Prisoner To See Dying Husband Chinese Christian Activist "Near Death"  ______________________________________________________________________________ The International Faith Telegraph
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