Results for: Sinicization
Lead Article
The Three-Self Patriotic Movement
Divergent Perspectives and Grassroots Realities
[…] possibility of reconciliation between the socialist system and Protestant theology, whereas by the late 2010s and into 2020 and beyond it is taking the form of “ Sinicization,” the harmonization of Christian theology with traditional Chinese culture, as a way to channel and tame Protestant zeal.3 Nearly any TSPM effort to promote theological change […]
Threescore and Ten Years
A Special October 1st National Day
[…] in a race to get rich before it gets old. For the church, increasing pressure and restrictions continue to evolve with no clear end state. The ongoing Sinicization campaign and the increased ideological pressures have church leaders exploring options for ongoing evangelism, discipleship, theological training and worship. Some churches have been closed while others have […]
Chinese Churches Serving Those with Disabilities
[…] serve the needs of the 80 million disabled people, is closely connected with the development of Chinese church charity culture, development of Chinese theology, and even the Sinicization of Christianity. A 2013 report of the CCC & TSPM shows that, the most important current task of the Chinese church is to “transform the fruits […]
Editorials
Catholics in China: An Overview
[…] and some of which are new. As is well known, since at least 2015, Chinese authorities have tightened control over religious groups through policies like the “ Sinicization” of religions and the implementation of various measures requiring religious groups and personnel to register with authorities, to positively support the Chinese Communist Party and its […]
China and the Church: 5 Trends to Watch in 2018
[…] seriousness with which national and local officials enforce the regulations will provide an indication of how the Party intends to deal with the church in the future. Sinicization has become a key component of current religious policy as the Party seeks to emphasize the value of “traditional” Chinese culture and beliefs while minimizing foreign […]
ZGBriefs | April 24, 2025
[…] against protectionism amid the uncertainty thrown up by the United States, including by its “reciprocal” tariffs. Religion Whose Zhongguohua Is It Anyway? – Five Voices on Contemporary Sinicization Debates (March 24, 2025, ChinaSource Journal) The Sinicization (Zhongguohua, 中國化) of Christianity in China can historically be seen as both a political strategy and a religious […]
ZGBriefs | July 26, 2018
[…] Adaptation? On Christianity in Contemporary Chinese Society (July 23, 2018, UniGregoriana, via YouTube) Moderator: Prof. Peter Choy – Holy Spirit Seminary College, Hong Kong Chinese churches get ready for Sinicization (July 23, 2018, UCA News). The Bishops' Conference of the Catholic Church in China (BCCCC) and the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) issued the Five-Year Plan on Promoting […]
Is China Rewriting the Bible?
[…] political one. In response, the Three Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), the officially sanctioned organization charged with overseeing China’s Protestant believers, launched a five-year campaign to promote the Sinicization of Christianity. The TSPM’s five-year plan covers a range of activities, touching on theological education, worship styles, art and literature, and, of course, promoting the Party’s […]
ZGBriefs | December 14, 2017
[…] of that place. These workers might be able to encourage and train other international students and indeed Chinese Christians with this vision. CCC&TSPM Issues Five Year Plan for Sinicization of Christianity (December 9, 2017, Gospel Times) The outline urged continual theological construction for the sinicization of Christianity, standardizing theological education, expressing the Christian faith in […]
Top 10 Posts of 2019
[…] “You need to come over as well, and bring our passports. And . . . when you get here . . . no questions.” 7 Reasons Why Sinicization is Not Rhetoric This Time, by Jackson Wu (May 1, 2019) Some people have expressed their doubt about China’s recent initiative to “Sinicize” Christianity. They suspect […]