They Felt Safe in America—Until Beijing Went After Their Parents in China Gao Pu, living in the United States, experienced profound hopelessness when his parents, both Christian leaders in their 70s, were arrested and jailed in China. His mother had advised him to be safe before her arrest, and weeks later, she was also taken. The couple, Gao Quanfu and Pang Yu, led the Light of Zion Church, a significant gathering for Christians seeking to worship outside of Communist Party control.

• Gao Pu, living in the U.S., felt helpless as his parents, Christian leaders, were jailed in China.
• His parents, Gao Quanfu and Pang Yu, led the Light of Zion Church.
• The church was an influential gathering place for Christians wanting to worship outside of Communist Party control.
• His mother had told him to be safe before being arrested herself.