Additional Name(s): 张乘豪

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 1 Year's Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: November/21/2021

Date of Sentencing: November/3/2022

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief Travel Abroad

Nature of Charges: Illegal Migration & Entry/Exit of Country

Zhang Chenghao

Extra Bio Info:

Zhang Chenghao was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On November 21, 2021, authorities from Fenyang city, Luliang municipality, Shanxi province, reportedly detained Zhang, a member of the Zion Reformed Church in Taiyuan municipality, Shanxi, for “illegally crossing the border.” His arrest was reportedly in relation to a trip to Malaysia five church members took to attend a religious conference.

On November 3, 2022, the Fenyang City Court sentenced Zhang to one year in prison.

Later in November 2022, Zhang was released from prison after completing his sentence.

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