Additional Name(s): 曹庆恩

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: December/14/2018

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief Unregistered Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Public Disorder

Cao Qing'en

Extra Bio Info:

Cao Qing'en was detained for his religious belief and activity.

In December 2018, authorities in Chengdu municipality, Sichuan province, detained 100 members of the unregistered house church Early Rain Covenant Church, including Cao. Cao was accused of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble."

On an unspecified date, Cao was reportedly released.

Related Cases: Wang Yi, Su Bingsen, Li Zihu, Dai Zhichao, Ding Shuqi, Liu Yingxu

Sources:

  • "Cao Qing'en" Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)