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New Religious Regulations for Foreigners in China

A few weeks ago, the Chinese government announced an updated set of regulations to govern the religious activities of foreign personnel. Many secular and Christian media outlets in the West trumpeted this as something new, indicating the government’s desire to ban foreign religious involvement in China.

Is It Necessary to Download Christian Apps?

After a Sunday service, a couple asked me to help them download a Bible app and a hymn app on their phones, but during the process, the couple argued several times. The wife firmly opposed her husband downloading the apps, believing it to be a waste of time and unnecessary, as they already had physical Bibles and hymn books. The husband, however, felt that having the apps on his phone would make it more convenient to read and listen to the scriptures anytime.

Professor Cao Jian: Study the Hebrew Bible in Ancient Near Eastern Context

Professor Cao Jian of Sun Yat-sen University argues that the future of Hebrew Bible scholarship in China depends on building a solid academic foundation, advocating for a more comprehensive approach that integrates Hebrew Bible studies with the broader context of Ancient Near Eastern studies.

Pope Francis and His Unfinished Dream for China

On multiple occasions, Pope Francis had publicly expressed his desire to visit China to meet the local bishops and God’s people.

Truth, Myth and Memory: Prof. Vanderputten Challenges How We Understand Historical Beginnings

China-U.S. Documentary 'Dear Kuliang' Traces Missionary Family’s History in Fuzhou

A China-U.S. co-production documentary "Dear Kuliang" premiered at the second Maritime Silk Road Documentary Film Festival held in Fujian Province, depicting the journey of how a missionary's descendants searched for their family stories in Fuzhou.

9 Protestant Leaders Attend China’s Two Sessions

Registered Protestant church leaders across China participated in the 2025 "Two Sessions," the country's annual key political event.

society

Amity Printing Company Receives 2024 Science and Technology Award at China Print 2025

Peking University to Host Lecture on Ancient Chinese History Via European and Chinese Texts

Nicolas Standaert, a visiting scholar at the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at Peking University, is scheduled to deliver a lecture this Friday on “The Intercultural Interweaving of Historical Texts: Ancient Chinese History and Its European Writing.”

China State Media Calls for Untold Stories for Kuliang

To further explore Kuliang’s untold stories and reconnect with the global “Friends of Kuliang” network, the “Bond with Kuliang” initiative, launched by China Daily, is now accepting submissions of lesser-known accounts related to Kuliang.

policy & law

New Religious Regulations for Foreigners in China

Q&A on Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Foreigners in the People's Republic of China

An NRAA official addressed questions from journalists regarding the recently published revision of the "Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Foreigners in the People's Republic of China."

Revised Rules on the Administration of Religious Activities for Foreigners in China Released, Effective May 1

China's National Religious Affairs Administration has recently issued an order announcing the newly revised "Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Aliens in the People's Republic of China," which will take effect on May 1, 2025.

religion

From Refugees to Redevelopment: Cross Hill, Ming Yuen School, and Tiu Keng Leng's Transformation

Pope Francis and His Unfinished Dream for China

On multiple occasions, Pope Francis had publicly expressed his desire to visit China to meet the local bishops and God’s people.

Lecture: Meaning and Significance of Orthodox Spirituality for Chinese Academia

Prof. Zhang Baichun explores Orthodox spirituality’s transformative potential for Chinese academia, emphasizing monastic ‘vertical’ life as a model to transcend mortality through inner ascent—inspired by Christ-centered hesychast traditions.

ethics

Observation: Reasons for Sexual Abuse in Christianity

A Chistian Perspective of Chinese Celebrity Zheng Shuang's Surrogacy Scandal: It Violates God's Law

Chinese actress Zheng Shuang was accused by her former partner Zhang Hengn who claimed she abandoned their two children born to surrogate mothers based in the U.S. Christians in China give comments on the incident.

Christian Family Mentor: How Should Christian Women Get along with Mothers-in-law?

With a rich history in counseling Christian marriage and families, Mentor Cui, a mother of two, shared her experience in an interview with Christian Times, a Shanghai-based Chinese Christian news website. The greatest conflict with her mother-in-law lies in parenting. When her daughter collides with her mother-in-law, she uses a wise method to deal with it.

stories

New Religious Regulations for Foreigners in China

Is It Necessary to Download Christian Apps?

Professor Cao Jian: Study the Hebrew Bible in Ancient Near Eastern Context

Pope Francis and His Unfinished Dream for China

Truth, Myth and Memory: Prof. Vanderputten Challenges How We Understand Historical Beginnings

China-U.S. Documentary 'Dear Kuliang' Traces Missionary Family’s History in Fuzhou

9 Protestant Leaders Attend China’s Two Sessions

Amity Printing Company Receives 2024 Science and Technology Award at China Print 2025

Peking University to Host Lecture on Ancient Chinese History Via European and Chinese Texts

China State Media Calls for Untold Stories for Kuliang

New Religious Regulations for Foreigners in China

Q&A on Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Foreigners in the People's Republic of China

Revised Rules on the Administration of Religious Activities for Foreigners in China Released, Effective May 1

From Refugees to Redevelopment: Cross Hill, Ming Yuen School, and Tiu Keng Leng's Transformation

Pope Francis and His Unfinished Dream for China

Lecture: Meaning and Significance of Orthodox Spirituality for Chinese Academia

Observation: Reasons for Sexual Abuse in Christianity

A Chistian Perspective of Chinese Celebrity Zheng Shuang's Surrogacy Scandal: It Violates God's Law

Christian Family Mentor: How Should Christian Women Get along with Mothers-in-law?

Missionary’s Grandnephew Revisits Fuzhou to Honor Family’s Legacy in Women’s Education

From Counselor to Calling: A Journey to Speak for God

Elderly Christian's Testimony: 'Even If I Forget Everything, I Will Never Forget the Lord Who Loves Me'

'Pray With Us': Chinese Christians Share How the Global Church Can Support Them

Worshippers Pack Historic Church for Daybreak Service

Survey: 76% of Asian People Know Nothing About the Bible, 56% Have Never Heard of It

Qichun Church Dedicated in Huanggang

Jinan CC&TSPM Explores Christian Harmony and Integration Thought Through Lecture

From Counselor to Calling: A Journey to Speak for God

Roundtable: Reflecting on Holy Week and New Trends in Chinese Church