Chinese Pastor Tortured in Prison Breaks into Song After Release

A Chinese pastor who was reportedly tortured while in prison is now a free man. Yang Hua was released Tuesday from a Chinese prison after spending nearly two-and-half years incarcerated on trumped-up charges.  According to his wife, Wang Hongwu, Yang broke out into loud worship songs after his release.

“Even though my husband experienced misfortune, his belief remains resolute,” Wang told ChinaAid. In December 2015, Pastor Li Guozhi, also known as Yang Hua, was taken into custody by authorities after a raid on his church in central Guizhou Province. Chinese authorities accused him of “illegally possessing state secrets” and collecting “illegal” donations from his church. READ MORE