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Beijing Widely Publicize AIDS Awareness on World's AIDS Day
Chinese Ministry of Health and U.N. AIDS agency issued a statement on Sunday, pledging to commit to the fight against stigma and discrimination towards the people with the disease, and they hung a massive red ribbon, the symbol of AIDS awareness, at the Olympic Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing, according to Associated Press.
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Taiwan's 8th National Prayer Breakfast Upholds Church Unity, Social Transformation
TAIPEI, Taiwan - With the theme “Transformation – How to be Spiritual Influencers of the Country”, the 8th National Prayer Breakfast event was held on the morning of Nov. 29 at the Taipei International Conference Centre.
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China Held its First Chinese House Church Symposium in Beijing
From Nov. 21 thru 22, co-hosting with the Beijing Pacific Solutions Social Science Research Institute, Minorities Development Research Institute, a branch of the China State Council's Research and Development Centre, hosted a special topic seminar with the theme “Christianity and Harmonious Society Seminar – Chinese House Church Symposium.”
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Chinese Christians Reminded to Give Thanks to God in All Circumstances
FLUSHING, New York - Faith Bible Church held a Thanksgiving service at their main church in Flushing, gathering all of their church members from the different congregations. The speaker delivered a message titled “Not Forgetting”, leading the participants to deeply reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving and to become Christians who are grateful to God.
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Thousands Celebrate Canada's First 'Wedlock11-11 Day' in Vancouver
With “Love Passing On, Love in City" as the theme, Canada’s first Wedlock Day was held on Nov. 11, celebrating the everlasting marriage of a husband and a wife. Over 500 married couples held hands and read the vow before God to once again “love you, respect you, protect you…this is my sincerity and my undivided promise”, as if they were getting married once again.
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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.