Church and State

Chinese Christian Voices

Cross Removals Continue

The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped cross removals in China. This article from China Christian Daily reports on one cross removal from a historic church in the city of Heifei.

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3 Questions: Sinicization or Chinafication?

More new religious regulations? What do they mean for the church in China?

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A New Phase of Christianity in Hong Kong

A New Phase in Hong Kong Part 2

Understanding and preparing for the new phase Hong Kong may soon be facing.

Chinese Christian Voices

Weathering the Storm of Persecution

God does not permit an absence of trials, and they come today with beating drums. 
​Though the snow blankets the ground, the red plum blossoms are still bright. As persecution arrives, our love for the Lord deepens.

Chinese Christian Voices

An Official Code of Conduct for China’s Pastors

Delineating nine areas of expectations for pastors in China. 

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Churches, Posters, and State Propaganda

Compliance and Appropriation

A look at how churches are responding.

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Developments in Registered Church Ministry

Some observations of the impact of the religious regulations and Siniciation on Three-Self churches.

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Persecution and Sinicization in China

A Reading Round-up

Knowing what's happening and understanding the context. 

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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.

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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.