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Jeremy Lin Explains College, NBA 'Barriers' Caused by Asian 'Stereotype'
Lin, the first Chinese-American to be play in NBA, and NBA commissioner David Stern said that Lin’s failure to get a major college basketball scholarship or a roster spot through the NBA draft had to do with his Asian ethnicity.
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Chinese Christians' Influences on the Rise in Vancouver Canada
The influences of Chinese Christians in Vancouver are on the rise. Half a million Chinese lives in the scenic city on Canada’s West Coast, which is the highest concentration of Chinese population in the entire North America.
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Homeless Inventor Mike Williams to Pick 250 Homeless for Pods Community Prototypes
Homeless inventor Mike Williams, who was given a second chance in life by a Chinese-American urologist Dr. Jong L. Chen, is planning to form a pod community comprised of around 250 homeless people, whose skills will be “harvested” by giving them work.
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North America's Largest Chinese Church Founder John Kao Dies; Memorial Service Scheduled Saturday
Rev. Dr. John Kao, founder of the largest Chinese church in North America, died Sunday at 79. Kao's church Association of Chinese Evangelical Ministries (Canada)(ACEM) has announced on its website that a memorial service for Kao will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Richmond Hill Christian Community Church at 10 a.m. Visitation will be begin at 9 a.m. till the service time at the church on the same day.
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The Good Samaritan: Doctor Gives Homeless Inventor a Second Chance
Mike Williams, an inventor who made millions but turned homeless, was given a second chance when he met Dr. Jong L. Chen. The Taiwan-born Chinese American urologist operated on Williams’ prostate injuries from a beating and later became a business partner with Williams, who had the idea of inventing a new drop and go homeless sheltering PODs.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.