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Article by:Serena Tse

8 Pastors, 1 Elder Ordained in Shanghai

On October 30, Shanghai Municipal Christian Council conducted an ordination ceremony at Transfiguration Church in Qingpu District, where eight pastors and one elder were ordained.

New Book Explores S. Wells Williams' Role in Sino-U.S. Diplomacy Through Translation

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press has recently published Dr. Shuai Siyang's new book, Between Politics and Gospel: S. Wells Williams' Translation Activities in Sino–U.S. Diplomacy (1857–1876). The work examines the life of S. Wells Williams (1812–1884), a 19th-century missionary, sinologist, and diplomat in China, highlighting how he balanced missionary work with diplomatic responsibilities and how his translation practice bridged religious and national interests.
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