(Wenzhou, Zhejiang – August 7, 2026) Pastor David Tang and six other Christians have disappeared after being detained by Shanghai police during a cross-provincial operation on Aug. 5, with authorities refusing to disclose the reason for their detention or their whereabouts. Their strategy aims to undermine Christians’ credibility while avoiding direct international criticism over religious freedom violations.” Civil servants identified as Christians may face disciplinary action, dismissal or the loss of promotion opportunities. ‘We must not remain silent’As of publication, public security authorities in Shanghai and Wenzhou had issued no official statement regarding the detention of Tang and the six other Christians, whose whereabouts remain unknown. “The international community must not remain silent while peaceful Christians are criminalized simply for practicing their faith,” Fu said.