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Hope for HIV/AIDS in China

The effect of HIV/AIDS is increasing and is expected to affect 5% of the Chinese population in the next 20 years. What is being done to address the medical issues and the social stigma of this devastating disease? What have Christians dealing with HIV/AIDS in Africa learned that can be applied to the situation in China?

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Baxiren: Going Global for the Beijing Olympics

Brazilian Christians prepare to serve at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

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The Involvement of Hong Kong Churches in China

Hong Kong has been the window to China during the past fifty years. Hong Kong churches have been and continue to use their access to the Mainland to serve the church in China.

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Foreign Christians in Chinese Churches

From joining in Sunday morning worship to attending weekly prayer meetings and Bible studies, much of church life is open to foreign participation.

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The Gospel for the Poor

What does it look like to show compassion to the poor in China? How can a Christian in China show the love of Christ to those in desparate circumstances. One young returnee shares her story.

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City Reaching

A Model for Holistic Service and Witness

Dozens of initiatives have emerged over the past decade, and the vision for holistic ministry in the cities has taken root in most places around the world. While city-focused initiatives are rapidly and dynamically emerging everywhere, I find there is a great deal of confusion regarding what city reaching is, what we mean by the process, and how we achieve our goals.

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Rendering to Caesar What Belongs to Caesar

"With China at the crossroads looking for new direction and partners, there is a chance for a fresh start." The author explains that "it is high time for the churches to act with vision and courage and adopt a more conciliatory approach towards the government. They should let go of the past and see themselves—and project an image to others—no longer as passive victims of political oppression, but rather as responsible members of society who wish to engage and contribute. The church is a growing social force, and should work with a concerted effort to win respect and trust from the government and society at large."

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Catholic Social Thought

A Contribution to Civil Society in Contemporary China

Dedication and commitment on the part of Christians in China to respond in charity, mercy and compassion to the needs of their neighbors springs, as it does for Christians everywhere, from their basic understanding and acceptance of Christian doctrine and biblical teachings. Catholic Social Thought informs the way the Catholic church responds to the needs in China.

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China’s Migrants and the House Church

A ChinaSource interview with Brother Min in 2002.

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Reflections on the Role of Migrant Labor

The following was written by Daniel Wright in 1998 while a fellow in the Institute of Current World Affairs living in inland China and studying its people and societies. His “Reflections” came after sharing conversations and experiences with migrants during a 35-hour train journey from China’s interior to the coast. To get my mind off […]