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Sofree Media Hosted Seminar on Celebrities' Role on Social Responsibilities
As it is widely known, watching television, movies, and other entertainment shows have become a part of today’s youth’s life and many celebrities are idols of the younger generation. However, the personal lives of the celebrities are often times reported and become the city’s discussion topics. What kind of social responsibility should the celebrities bear?
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Fuller Theological Seminary Psychiatrist Alvin Dueck Visited Guangzhou Churches
In a report released on China Guangdong Union Theological Seminary’s website, influential U.S. based Fuller Theological Seminary psychiatrist Alvin Dueck and his doctorate students, consisting of a total of 11 people, visited the Guangdong Province TSPM/CCC, Guangzhou City TSPM/CCC and Guangdong Union Theological Seminary.
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Sun Yat-sen Museum Exhibit Life of Soong Ching Ling as Deeply Influenced by Christianity
Hong Kong Sun Yat-sen Museum is now exhibiting “A Sketch of Soong Ching Ling and Her Artefacts” to help enhance the understanding of the people in Hong Kong of the story of the lady who was born in a Christian family, practiced Christianity, and married to her Christian husband Sun Yat-sen.
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Philemon Choi: Casting a Vote of Trust Towards Our Next Generation
HONG KONG - In a seminar titled “Financial Tsunami – Christian Actions” held earlier this month, Dr. Philemon Choi, who has been deeply involved with youths affairs, said that intergenerational poverty must be reduced, trust must be given to today’s youths, and resources must be allocated fully to develop them. He said that every youth is precious, and “not even one should be missing.”
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MV Doulos Returns to Taiwan and Hong Kong Before Retirement in 2010
Since the beginning of 2008, pirates filled the African seas, which prevented MV Doulos from continuing its course to its scheduled visit to Africa; however, this setback changed the course of the ship to return to Taiwan and Hong Kong - bringing a beautiful surprise to the people there.
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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.