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China Ministry and Transformational Development (1)
The End of an Era?
[…] words from Samuel Escobar, Rene Padilla, and a host of other theologians, missionaries, and pastors from around the world convinced influential evangelical John Stott to join their call and include social justice in the Lausanne Covenant.2 This was the opening phase of a watershed shift away from the “Christian Americanism” that had undergirded the […]
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China and the Olympics
Prospects for Change
The fundamental question underlying much public discussion regarding China always seems to be, what is the best way to change China? Can we facilitate change by engagement or by punishment? The discussion surrounding selecting Beijing to host the 2008 Olympics is no different, yet it ignores the fact that China is already rapidly changing […]
Editorials
Unto the Least of These
[…] AIDS were found in communities containing more Christians. “Why don’t we build more churches in areas infected with AIDS?” he asked. Faced with shrinking budgets for social services and a growing list of social dilemmas posed by China’s rapid urbanization and globalization, the Chinese government is finding an unlikely ally in the church. Traditionally […]
Editorials
A Shared Challenge
[…] engage in all kinds of charitable services so that faith and charity become synonymous in China. Huo Shuis admonitions bear a striking resemblance to James Davison Hunters call to the Western (primarily American) church in his book, To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World. Although […]
Looking Ahead: Which China?
[…] middle class plays a key role, as does China's economic transition from a strong growth orientation, heavily dependent on manufacturing, to a more sustainable economy emphasizing the service and information sectors. For this scenario to play out the systemic urban/rural inequality enforced by China's household registration (hukou) system would need to be addressed. Chaos […]
Unpacking China’s Cities
[…] one of the spectrum and the rustbelt cities of northeast China at the other. In between are “anchor” cities that serve as transportation and technology hubs, “ service” cities, and “industry” cities. Examining the data more closely, several trends emerge that help fill out the contours of China’s urbanization and provide a sense of […]
The Right Tools for Strategic Planning
[…] of the China sales he’d expected for his rechargeable electronic car. It turns out, companies like Louis Vuitton oversold their brand; so much so, that the wealthy call it the “handbag for secretaries.” A healthy counterfeit market doesn’t help either. All this is exacerbated by a recent crackdown on corruption causing the wealthy to […]
After Four Years Away
The Joys and Challenges of Re-entering China
<p>In addition to the superficial, easy-to-spot changes in China, there are also subtle changes that may affect serving in China in significant ways.</p>
How to Learn a Language, Part 2
How to Work Hard
There is a beautiful park around a picturesque lake on my Chinese university’s campus. On warm mornings, dozens of students will be seated on the grass, preparing for classes. On my way to class, I can hear many of them reciting English dialogues. They are working hard, but it strikes me as odd. They […]
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Christian Broadcasting
Facing the Challenges
[…] rather than being political propaganda. Shanghai Eastern Radio Station provides several examples of this. For one of their programs, they invited the mayor of Shanghai to answer call-in inquiries from city residents. Their DJs now play the latest pop songs. Entertainment programs are produced. More recently, their radio/TV station purchased a helicopter for their […]