China is an economic powerhouse and a mighty military power in East Asia. They try to intimidate countries in the Southeast Asian region over maritime borders and dispute ownership of strategic islands. They have global trade ties and immense influence in the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Asia. They use the infamous “debt trap” infrastructure loans to grab territory from other countries. The Hambantota International Port in Sri Lanka exemplifies many of these. The Chinese Church faces some of the most extreme forms of persecution. The technological advancements by Chinese companies enable the government to watch and act against Christians in the country. The Chinese underground house churches are of particular interest to the Communist Chinese government.