Tag: Regulations

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Telling the Truth in China

A Book Review of Sparks

At its most basic level, Sparks presents readers with a host of remarkable women and men who persist in talking about what really happened. In an environment focused on silencing certain aspects of the past, these are the stories of the Chinese citizens who say the quiet part out loud.

Chinese Church Voices

Is a New Door Opening for Churches?

In today’s context, the church cannot focus solely on how to cope with the problem of persecution.

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China and the Church: 5 Trends to Watch in 2018

How the church weathers the uncertain days ahead will depend on a number of factors. Here are five areas to watch.

Chinese Church Voices

Three-Self Church Reflections on Revised Regulations

On September 7, 2017, the Chinese government released revised regulations on religious affairs that will take effect on February 1, 2018. Last month, Tianfeng Magazine, the official magazine of the China Christian Council (CCC) and Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), posted an article on their WeChat blog highlighting the impact of the regulations and why they are necessary. 

Chinese Church Voices

Churches Prepare for New Regulations

On September 7, 2017, the Chinese government released revised regulations on religious affairs that will take effect on February 1, 2018. Some local Chinese churches have started to study the regulations in order to prepare for the changes. China Christian Daily provides insight on how some churches are readying themselves.

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New Religion Regulations to Take Effect in February

The long-awaited revision of the draft religion regulations circulated last September was signed into law last month and will take effect February 1, 2018.

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The Foreign NGO Law

More Pieces of the Puzzle

On January 1, 2017, China’s new Foreign NGO Management Law will go into effect, changing the landscape for foreign individuals and organizations working in China. At ChinaSource we are working hard to monitor the situation and track new developments. While there is still much that is unknown about the implementation of the law, some new documents have been released that begin to address this question.

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Foreign NGO Law

The Return of the Mother-in-Law

Article 11 of the new Foreign NGO Management Law that is due to go into effect on January 1, 2017, will require foreign NGOs operating in China to “obtain consent of a professional supervisory unit.” The list of the approved supervisory units has yet to be released.

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Visas for “Short Term Tasks”

New visa regulations and how they might affect you on your next trip to China.

Chinese Church Voices

Christianity and Regulation in China

An article on a think-tank website in China lays out the current conditions of Christianity and religious regulations in China.