My Heart Burns for Them.

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ZGBriefs | October 18, 2018

How the Foreign NGO Law Has Affected International Adoption (October 16, 2018, China File) The Chinese government has prevented foreign adoption agencies from legally filing temporary activities in China, and has effectively shut down at least three major official programs.  

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ZGBriefs | October 11, 2018

Duck Tales: The Origin of the Birds in Beijing’s Famous Dish (October 4, 2018, Sixth Tone) Chinese breeders are looking to seize back some of the lean duck market and ensure that the country’s most renowned duck dishes are domestically sourced.

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ZGBriefs | October 4, 2018

China Unbound: What An Emboldened China Means For The World (October 2, 2018, NPR) It's time to say it has risen. But what does an emboldened China mean for the world?

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ZGBriefs | September 27, 2018

With Vatican Talks and Bulldozers, China Aims to Control Christianity (September 24, 2018, The New York Times) “The administration feels that the government had been too lax in the past and now wants to increase the pressure.”

My Heart Burns for Them.

An International Student’s Passion to Reach Others with the Gospel

In interview with an international student in China.

Shenyang!

Shenyang—the largest city in Dongbei (东北) and well worth a visit. 

A Look in the Mirror

Research and the Indigenous Church

How are Chinese researchers approaching the complex issues facing the Chinese church?

Responding in a Time of Testing

As Christians in China enter a "tumultuous time," a brother stresses the need for a peaceful stance towards authorities and the danger of spreading rumors.

A Tool for Studying the Chinese Bible

A helpful reference work for those called to dig deeper into God's word in a Chinese context.

Religion Returning to the Center

For a deeper understanding of some of the issues facing the church in China today, check out this e-journal from Germany.

Shaping Christianity in Greater China

A Book Review

A book review

Thoughts on a Current Chinese Film

"In human history there have been countless times that have proved that people who try to obstruct this good news are only like praying mantises trying to stop chariots. People who enthusiastically try to replace the good news with something else not only lose their opportunity to get on the ship,...

Why Every Returnee Should Read This Book

Very few returnees are informed realistically about the situations and challenges they will face both in the broader context and in the culture of the church when they return to China. This book can help.

3 Questions: Being Theologically Prepared

A conversation with Dr. Carsten Vala of Loyola University on the current situation of the church in China.

Responding to Restrictions on Children’s Ministry

The future of Christian education in China will require a shift in emphasis from the church to the home.

Peace and Preparedness

A brother in China shares from personal experience about one summer that taught him the value of being prepared.

Mending the Fractures

Celebrating and Grieving the TCK Story

A TCK responds with three ways she's learned to respond to feeling like "everybody leaves" and "no one understands."

10 Books on Culture and Cultural Adjustment

Ten books that will help you thrive in the midst of cultural change. 

Entering a New Season

ChinaSource is entering its third decade with a renewed mission and vision. The opportunities we face and the times in which find ourselves call for new leadership to take ChinaSource into the future. 

How to Pray for and about Marriage

Pastor Chen Fengsheng shares how Christians can pray about marriage both before they are married and after.