As the Chinese church continues to grow and face new challenges, the story of the Bürklin family serves as a reminder of what true partnership in ministry looks like.

The book Latin in China: A Special Story in the Encounter Bewteen China and the West, written by Leopold Leeb, was published, tracing the history of the spread and reception of Latin in China to form a history of Sino-Western cultural exchange with Latin as the medium.

Gather25, a trailblazing global gathering of Christians founded by Jennie Allen, has unveiled the first of its contributors for the upcoming event in 2025. Featuring a multi-denominational, international line up of Christian teachers, storytellers and prayer guides from six continents, Gather25 aims to showcase powerful stories of how God is transforming communities and hearts around the world.

Last Tuesday, a six-member delegation from the World Federation of Chinese Methodist Churches (WFCMC) visited CCC&TSPM.

At COP29, the faith-based Amity Foundation highlighted its community development and climate resilience efforts.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee convened in Paralimni, Cyprus, with Rev. Lin Manhong, vice president and general secretary of the China Christian Council (CCC), attending as an executive committee member.

The Three Nations Destiny and Unity Conference focused on cross-cultural missions and education, attended by about 100 pastors, institutional representatives, and believers from China, Japan, and South Korea.

A delegation from the Mission Covenant Church of Norway visited the Shaanxi Provincial CC&TSPM, strengthening the bond of friendship between the two churches.

From October 21 to 25, a five-member delegation from the National Council of YMCAs of China traveled to Kenya to attend the YMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa.

During his recent state visit to China, Italian President Sergio Mattarella paid tribute to the Jesuit missionary Prospero Intorcetta, underscoring the significant contributions of Italian Jesuit missionaries to cultural exchange between two countries.