China's top political advisor Wang Huning proposed to “systematically promote the sinicization of religions in China, strengthen the rule of law in the governance of religious affairs, and maintain the harmony and stability in the religious field” in 2025.

In his presentation at the seminar and workshop "Theological Reception Histories in Modern & Contemporary China", Professor Lauren Pfister explored the cultural understanding of theological worldviews and highlighted four corporate transformative dimensions of culture in the development of Chinese Theology.

Professor Lauren Pfister's presentation explored interdisciplinary theological reception in Greater China, highlighting cultural integration, critiques of voluntarism, transformative Chinese theology, and global engagement, urging Chinese theology’s contribution to worldwide Christian discourse.

Two Christian relief organizations are raising concerns over the growing use of technology to monitor and control the religious practices of Christians in China. Surveillance systems are being increasingly deployed to track individuals, especially those associated with unregistered churches, making it harder for believers to freely practice their faith without facing state intervention.

On the 2025 World Watch List released by Open Doors on Wednesday, China ranks 15th on the list of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution—a four-place rise compared to last year.

As one of the first batch of co-workers to believe and participate in church service after the reform and opening up, W shared his faith and service experience. In the nearly 40 years since W became a believer after being healed by the Lord, he has experienced many wonderful works of God in the local area.

As in previous years, the National Religious Affairs Administration (NRAA) extended its "Christmas Greetings to the Catholic and Christian Communities" on December 23.

The Seminar & Workshop on Theological Reception Histories in Modern & Contemporary China was convened in Hong Kong from December 20 to 21.

On November 19, the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis (CCA) hosted a virtual discussion on the evolving religious landscape in China, the reasons behind China’s spiritual revival, and the adaptations of faith communities regarding the increased government regulation.

The establishment of Shanghai's Religious Sector Committee Member Office provides new opportunities and a platform for religious committee members to fulfill their duties, said the local authorities