These photos capture key moments and objects from the special exhibition "Pearls of the East, Harmony with the West," held at the Shanghai Library to honor Nobel laureate Pearl S. Buck. Through rare publications, curated displays, and handwritten tributes, the exhibition traces Buck’s journey as a cultural bridge between China and the West.

The Shanghai Library’s current exhibition, “Pearls of the East, Harmony with the West,” offers a concise yet detailed overview of Pearl S. Buck’s life and legacy. Through a curated selection of her published works and scholarly studies, the exhibition presents a well-organized narrative of Buck’s contributions to literature, translation, and intercultural dialogue.

On July 10, Mrs. Elyn Gregg Cheney Macinnis, convener of "Friends of Kuliang" who has lived in China for over 30 years and speaks fluent Chinese, was presented with the Friendship Envoy Award at the 2025 Orchid Awards Ceremony.

The Institute for Advanced Studies in Chinese Christianity (IASCC) has announced a call for papers for its inaugural Global Theology Conference. Themed “Chinese Christian Theology and Church in Global Perspective: Retrospect and Prospect,” the conference aims to revisit, re-evaluate, and re-imagine the relationship between theological scholarship and church life within Chinese-speaking contexts.

At last Sunday's sermon, Dale Cuckow, senior pastor of Shanghai Community Fellowship, encouraged the congregation to live a limitless Christian life as a new creation.