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ZGBriefs | June 13, 2019

China’s population to peak in 2023, five years earlier than official estimates, new research shows (May 2, 2019, South China Morning Post) Did Beijing’s policymakers wait too long to lift the controversial one-child policy for its rapidly greying society? A new report suggests they did. 

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ZGBriefs | June 6, 2019

Video: The legendary tale behind the Dragon Boat Festival  (June 5, 2019, Inkstone) The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month on the traditional Chinese calendar. This year it's on June 7. 

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ZGBriefs | May 30, 2019

Vatican’s Chinese Christian artworks go on display at Beijing’s Palace Museum (May 28, 2019, South China Morning Post) Chinese artworks owned by the Vatican Museums have gone on display at the Palace Museum inside Beijing’s Forbidden City until July 14. 

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ZGBriefs | May 23, 2019

Universities Aren’t Ready for Trade War Casualties (May 19, 2019, Foreign Policy) The shock of a cutoff of Chinese students’ tuition could weaken many schools’ financial position significantly.

Listen to the Chinese Bible

Daily Bible readings in Mandarin.

Anshun City Protestant Church

Brief visits with a priest and a pastor in Anshun, Guizhou.

Ordinary People Demonstrating Jesus’ Love

A Three-self church in Beijing makes visitation ministry a priority. Although less visible, the team has made a remarkable impact on the church and community.

Still Tomorrow

A Film Review

The story of a woman, a poet, from rural Hubei province. 

5 Podcasts for Your Summer Listening

For all you auditory learners out there!

A Tour of Three-Self Churches

Kunming—Trinity International Church

In the summer of 2011 I spent about two months traversing China from Kunming in the south to Hegang near the Russian border in the north visiting registered churches and interviewing the pastors.

A Story of Two Drug Addicts, Part 2

Two women addicted to heroin find hope at the Home of Abundant Grace.

The Challenge of Ethical Leadership in the Church

Looking ahead to the 2019 summer issue of ChinaSource Quarterly, "Leadership Ethics."

A Summer Reading List from Our Contributors

Suggestions for what to pack when heading to the beach, mountains, or wherever your summer travel takes you. 

7 Reasons I Liked “China: A History” (and 1 Warning)

A go-to resource for those wanting a brief overview of Chinese history or are looking for an engaging textbook for young students.

A Story of Two Drug Addicts

Two women addicted to heroin find hope at the Home of Abundant Grace.

Cross-Cultural Education in China—and in Chinese Families

Chinese parents often assume that their children attending international schools have the same attitudes, values, and language skills as those attending Chinese schools, but the instruction on how to think—and behave in society—follows different cultural norms.

Chinese Worship Music

What is the church in China singing and who is writing their worship music?

A Faith without Borders

To a Japanese professor with Chinese scholars, a Chinese businesswoman with a German officemate, a teacher’s aide, a group of musicians, a retired neighbor and so many others, “Thank you, for helping me have a faith without borders.”

Cult Activity in China Impacts Churches

While the number of Christians continues to grow in China, so too does the number of cults active in China.

The Impact of School Culture

What is considered normal and acceptable in education varies from culture to culture. Understanding cultural values is crucial for students to succeed.