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ZGBriefs | July 11, 2019

Summer Censorship: Weibo Launches “Project Sky Blue” (July 6, 2019, What’s on Weibo) Earlier this week, the administration of Sina Weibo announced a special summer holiday crackdown on “vulgar content.” 

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ZGBriefs | July 4, 2019

Chinese Christianity encounters Islam along the Belt and Road Initiative (July 3, 2019, East Asia Dialogue) Not only is it exporting cultural and economic influence, but with more than thirty million Christians in China, it is slated to become a major exporter of Christianity as well.

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ZGBriefs | June 27, 2019

Shanghai Sacred: inside China's religious revival – photo essay  (June 20, 2019, The Guardian) Photographer and anthropologist Liz Hingley uncovers the spiritual landscape ofChina’s largest city, revealing the spaces and rituals of this cosmopolitan megalopolis that is home to 26 million people…

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ZGBriefs | June 20, 2019

"Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" an unlikely anthem of Hong Kong protests  (June 18, 2019, Reuters) For the past week, the hymn has been heard almost non-stop at the main protest site, in front of the city’s Legislative Council, and at marches and even at tense stand-offs with the police. ...

Touring Three-Self Churches

Some Final Thoughts

But for me, the striking thing was the homogeneity of the churches over time and place. The churches and their pastors simply went faithfully about their business, the business of sharing and teaching their faith, and leading the people in worship—doing what the church is called to do.

A Celebrity Divorce Prompts Thoughts on Marriage

The impending divorce of Korean film stars, Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo, causes a Chinese believer to reflect on marriage and love.

Go back to China

A Film Review

Would you go back to China for a million bucks? 

A Critique of "Leadership Ethics"

Another Look at the Summer CSQ

Issues of leadership, as part of this world’s struggles, should be addressed in depth. They go beyond “right” or “wrong,” or simply a part of “political correctness.” Leadership is at the core of how to effectively witness Jesus Christ in this generation.

The West Gate Church in Kaifeng

A chat with an evangelist in an ancient capital of China.

The Problem of Consumerism in the Church

A pastor in China warns of the consumeristic mindset that has sunk into society and threatens to take hold in the church.

Dealing with Local Officials in a Changing China, Part 3

An Update

Despite the regulatory uncertainty many organizations are now facing, there are a number of unchanging basic principles that can increase the yield of any government relations program.

So, How Are They Now?

A Follow-up on Chinese Christians after Their Expat Colleagues Had to Leave

Following up on Chinese Christians after their expat colleagues had to leave.

A Church in Nanyang

Conversations with the gatekeeper and the pastor.

Reflections on the Righteousness of God

A believer in China reflects on how God’s righteousness is a source of refuge and comfort, particularly to “angry youth” in society today.

Dealing with Local Officials in a Changing China, Part 2

An Update

One of the biggest changes over the last ten years is the aggressive expansion of surveillance technology.

Scenario #4

Four possible scenarios for China’s development were identified back in 2007. Which one, if any, will we see in the year 2020?

The Church in Ankang

Meeting the pastors of the church in Ankang, and an impromptu opportunity to share. 

Advice for Parents on the Eve of College Entrance Exams

Recently, high school seniors across China sat for the infamous gaokao, or National College Entrance Examination. While pressure on students during this time is extremely high, parents of students also feel intense stress over their child’s performance. This article attempts to reassure Christian parents of their child’s worth.

Dealing with Local Officials in a Changing China

An Update

Few aspects of living and working in China today are more important or more challenging than securing the good will and assistance of local Chinese officials. While a host of factors both internal and external to China are adding unwelcome strain to these vital relationships, the basic principles for understanding...

Is It Time for a New Approach to Leadership?

To whatever extent the leadership forms taught by the west, and our approach to church polity have done a disservice to the church in China, we should ask for forgiveness.