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PCUSA Ministers Conclude Visit to TSPM/CCC Shanghai Headquarter
On Oct. 15, four Presbyterian ministers from America traveled to Shanghai to meet their friends at the registered church headquarter. Presbyterian Churches of United States (PCUSA) Elder Douglas Welch, Rev. Dr. Insik Kim, and two others had an exchange with Rev. Kan Baoping, executive director of China Christian Council and two other top Chinese church leaders, according to TSPM/CCC’s website.
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Michael Chang Gets Married at Virginity
As a devout Christian, world-class Chinese-American tennis player Michael Chang has always kept the principle of abstinence before marriage. Although tight scheduling did not allow him to spent time searching for his other half, he believes that love requires patience. He said that God has arranged everything, so he will continue to wait.
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Taipei Franklin Graham Festival Kicks Off with 30,000 Participants
TAIPEI, Taiwan - After a year of joint-effort among 700 churches throughout Taiwan, Taipei Franklin Graham Festival officially began with its first event titled “Rocking Seed” on Oct. 26 at the Liberty Plaza.
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Chinese House Church Leader's Son Brutally Beaten by Beijing Officials
In a report released by China Aid, a Texas-based house church watchdog, Chinese government officials “brutally attacked” the son of President of the Chinese House Church Alliance. The attack was unprovoked and without cause.
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Cantonese Christian Celebrity Gigi Lai Quits Entertainment Industry for Sake of Love
After working in the entertainment circle for the last 23 years, Hong Kong Celebrity Gigi Lai announced on Monday her decision to quit the entertainment industry, which attracted the media’s spotlight. Upon quitting, she will work in her younger brother’s dermatology clinic, managing the business.
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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.
