The peaceful demonstration, held on 23 February 2026, was organised by the Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (TCSL) and attended by Representative Thinley Chukki.
Christmas Eve passed quietly across much of China as authorities restricted religious gatherings and public celebrations. Reports said house church services were blocked, Christmas displays reduced, and activities limited to state-approved churches under strict government regulations.
Chinese authorities conducted a raid on a Protestant "house church" in Anhui province during a nationwide security crackdown coinciding with the annual National People's Congress in Beijing, as reported by Radio Free Asia(RFA).
Pastor Wan Changchun's wife and several elders, and co-workers of the Living Stone Reformed Church were taken to police stations for questioning and later released.