On the afternoon of September 18, 2025, a welcome ceremony for the newly appointed Israeli Ambassador to China and a celebration of the Jewish New Year were held in Shanghai.

In today’s market-driven world, even great wines need good storytelling. That’s why some Israeli wine dealers and companies have stepped into the role of cultural promoters—folk ambassadors for Israeli wine culture. Ms. Lisa Tang is one such figure.

Zhou Pingping, professor of philosophy at Tongji University, examined how Christian entrepreneurs navigated China’s turbulent 19th-century crises to drive early modernization at a recent academic meeting.

In 2024, Christianity in China continues along a transitional trajectory, with emerging development trends becoming increasingly evident. Together, these trends are shaping new church models and forging a new ecosystem for Chinese Christianity.

According to the Christian Times, an online Christian newspaper, in 2024, two major challenges of Chinese Christianity stand out: the crisis of leadership succession and the mixed ethical practices in the business sector, as some churches and believers increasingly engage in commerce.

On Christmas Eve, melodious Christmas carols echoed through an old church in Shanghai. It has a history of over a hundred years. Hundreds of Christians celebrated Christmas through songs, sacred dramas, and sermons.

Shao Chenhuanzhi, who had served overseas Chinese churches for decades, passed away just five days before she would have turned 100 years and 6 months on August 6, local time.

An online seminar was conducted in Singapore, sharing the theoretical foundations and success stories of micro churches, which can be seen as a new global trend in the church community.

For the Church to maintain its momentum of sustainable development, it must renew and reform its modes of operation on the foundation of its ongoing basic ministries. Let us always bear in mind the maxim of "new wine in fresh wineskins".

Today's many grassroots churches are experiencing difficulties in maintaining growth and vitality. However, some churches have seized opportunities for development. A detailed examination of these vibrant church cases reveals seven key insights. This article introduces the first three points.