By Michael Ireland Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service HENAN, CHINA – More than 40 Christians were detained at a Christian leaders’ gathering in Taoling village, Pushan town, Nanyang city, Henan Province on December 16, 2008. ChinaAid reports that officials told them they must pay a 1,000 to 2,000 yuan fine to be released. Some Christians were released after paying the fine. However, 16 Christians were sentenced to 10 to 15 days administrative detention for engaging in an “illegal religious gathering.” Mr. Yan Linshan, the host of the meeting received 10 days of administrative detention and a 1,000 yuan fine. … Read entire article »