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Where Is the Church in China?
[…] leaders, journalists, and others who wanted to connect with China’s indigenous church apart from the TSPM. Decades later the spotlight would shift to China’s cities, where a new generation of urban leaders took the stage as the vanguard of gospel ministry in China. Depending on where one lives or works in China, the stories […]
The Evolving Narratives
[…] the church was facing. Foreign workers congregated in major cities, where they served on university campuses, or in the Southwest, where they focused on reaching ethnic minorities. New platforms for medical and social service where developed. Myriad leadership training programs emerged, serving both the registered and unregistered church. In this context the needy church […]
4 Drivers of Change for Foreign Workers in China
[…] the status quo to which we have become accustomed. Yet SMK’s recent post reminds us: “The things we said and did in past years may not be appropriate for this new context.” The "who" in Spencer’s title suggests our propensity, whenever we encounter change, to try and identify the person or entity responsible. But […]
Editorials
A Second Look at China’s Urbanization
[…] little more than farmland and low-rise housing across the river from China’s quintessential metropolis, Shanghai. Today Pudong is a showcase of China’s economic success and, with its new airport and state-of-the-art communications facilities, an important interface with the rest of the world. Pudong is the crowning achievement of a unique urbanization strategy, described in […]
China’s Foreign NGO Law
A Silver Lining?
[…] when she writes, “Nearly 20 percent of the world’s population could lose access to the ministry efforts of Western Christians next year.” Such a sweeping assertion may appear at first glance to severely overstate the impact of China’s new foreign NGO law, which takes effect next January. Nevertheless, depending on how the law is […]
Toward a Flourishing Society
[…] fit prominently into the discussions. Promise Hsu, a journalist from Beijing, presented a fascinating look at the city’s Christian heritage, with its rich Dutch Reformed traditions, and applied his reflections to Christians living in China’s cities. Many of the speakers and panelists came from nearby Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary, as well as […]
Who’s in Charge?
[…] of the world with whom they will be serving. As one believer from China related to me last year, this latter cultural encounter highlights the difference in approach between the Western task-oriented mindset and the relational emphasis of many Chinese missionaries. Armed with decades of experience, proven methods, advanced technological tools, and considerable financial […]
China’s NGO Policy: Iron Cage or Ladder to Success?
[…] in a large grey area in which much was allowed but little was legally defined, local and foreign-run nonprofit organizations were suddenly faced with a litany of new requirements. The new laws specifically targeted religious activities and put severe restrictions on foreign funds coming into the country. Many overseas entities concluded it was no […]
Where is China Going?
[…] Bank and Bain Capital and reported by The Diplomat, found that more than half were planning to emigrate. One of the top reasons for entrepreneurs to emigrate appears to be insecurity due to lack of rule of law and lack of regulated business norms in China. Other factors include concerns about air pollution and […]
The Mountains Are Shorter, Part 2
[…] with electronic data to provide a comprehensive picture of local residents. While such intrusive measures may raise questions about the legality of the Party’s interventions, these concerns appear to have been addressed in the 2017 National Intelligence Law and subsequent security legislation.7 In much the same way that high-speed rail has shortened the physical […]