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6th Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament Opens in Nanjing, Drawing 760 Players from 23 Countries

The Sixth Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament kicked off on November 14 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, drawing around 760 players from 23 countries for friendship and charity.

China's Revised Public Security Law Introduces Penalties for 'Illegal Religious Activities'

The 2025 Revised Public Security Administration Punishments Law of the People's Republic of China will take effect on January 1, 2026. The revised law introduces explicit administrative penalties for "illegal religious activities" based on the existing provisions.

Duan Yijun Appointed Director of China’s National Religious Affairs Administration

On October 23, the website of China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released a State Council announcement on the appointment and removal of national officials. Duan Yijun was appointed as the director of the National Religious Affairs Administration and will no longer serve as deputy head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission.

Sister Ren’s Faith Journey: From Taxi Driver to Village Minister

Reflecting on her spiritual transformation, she said, "When I came to understand God's love and blessings, I realized the need to respond rightly. I no longer focus on worldly matters, nor am I overly concerned with the opinions of others. In the past, I feared what people might say, but now I strive to live according to the Lord's perspective. As long as my actions are clear before God, that is enough."

6th Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament Opens in Nanjing, Drawing 760 Players from 23 Countries

TSPM Chair Attends Ceremony Commemorating 80th Anniversary of Taiwan's Restoration

A meeting marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China was held in Beijing on October 25, the first Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration. Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairperson of the National TSPM, was invited to attend.

Xi Jinping Calls for Advancing Sinicization of Religion

On September 29, General Secretary Xi Jinping called for strengthening institutional development, governance, and grassroots efforts to promote the sinicization of religion and guide religions to adapt to socialist society during the recent study session of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

society

Missionary's Grandnephew Retraces Ancestor's Educational Legacy in Fujian

WCC Shares Congratulations on Amity Foundation's 40th Anniversary

During a special event in Nanjing, China, on 18 November, with 300 participants and 90 international guests, the World Council of Churches (WCC) extended congratulations to the Amity Foundation upon its 40th anniversary.

China-US Documentary 'Dear Kuliang' Premieres in Los Angeles, Highlighting Century of People-to-People Bonds

The China-US co-produced documentary "Dear Kuliang" made its world premiere on November 7 at the 21st Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival in Los Angeles, marking the first time the Kuliang story has been presented through a Sino-American collaborative lens.

policy & law

China's Revised Public Security Law Introduces Penalties for 'Illegal Religious Activities'

Christians in China Navigate Tighter Boundaries for Online Expression

Since the Code was issued, some Three-Self Church pastors have deleted previous articles from their WeChat public accounts, while new posts shifted focus to church history or personal reflections. Some preachers canceled their official accounts. In one urban church, a Sunday service report advised congregants not to evangelize outside religious venues.

NARA Explains Regulations on Online Conduct of Religious Clergy

Yesterday, an official from NARA answered questions from reporters regarding the formulation and implementation of the recently published "Code of Conduct for Religious Clerical Personnel in Cyberspace."

religion

Duan Yijun Appointed Director of China’s National Religious Affairs Administration

First Symposium on the Reformation and Modern World to Be Held in Beijing

This weekend, the First Symposium on the Reformation and the Modern World will be held at Renmin University of China in Beijing.

Faith Communities in China Commemorate 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

On September 9, the China Committee on Religion and Peace (CCRP) held a symposium in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

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

6th Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament Opens in Nanjing, Drawing 760 Players from 23 Countries

China's Revised Public Security Law Introduces Penalties for 'Illegal Religious Activities'

Duan Yijun Appointed Director of China’s National Religious Affairs Administration

Sister Ren’s Faith Journey: From Taxi Driver to Village Minister

6th Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament Opens in Nanjing, Drawing 760 Players from 23 Countries

TSPM Chair Attends Ceremony Commemorating 80th Anniversary of Taiwan's Restoration

Xi Jinping Calls for Advancing Sinicization of Religion

Missionary's Grandnephew Retraces Ancestor's Educational Legacy in Fujian

WCC Shares Congratulations on Amity Foundation's 40th Anniversary

China-US Documentary 'Dear Kuliang' Premieres in Los Angeles, Highlighting Century of People-to-People Bonds

China's Revised Public Security Law Introduces Penalties for 'Illegal Religious Activities'

Christians in China Navigate Tighter Boundaries for Online Expression

NARA Explains Regulations on Online Conduct of Religious Clergy

Duan Yijun Appointed Director of China’s National Religious Affairs Administration

First Symposium on the Reformation and Modern World to Be Held in Beijing

Faith Communities in China Commemorate 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

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?

Sister Ren’s Faith Journey: From Taxi Driver to Village Minister

Family Member of Almighty God Victim Recounts: 'Almighty God Followers and My Parents Plotted to Kill Me'

A Retired Principal’s New Chapter of Service in the Church

From Church to the Marketplace, From Local to Global: Dr. Victor Lee’s Vision for Church and Theology

Family Member of Almighty God Victim Recounts: 'Almighty God Followers and My Parents Plotted to Kill Me'

Northwestern Pastor's 'Four BE Method' for Engaging the Younger Generation

Global Harvest Summit 2025 Gathers 1,500 Christians in South Korea to Advance the Great Commission

China-US Documentary 'Dear Kuliang' Premieres in Los Angeles, Highlighting Century of People-to-People Bonds

Rev. Susan Durber, WCC President from Europe, Reflects on Christian Unity and a Continent in Transition

Faith Meets AI: How Three Christians Are Using AI in Ministry