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Vietnam's Religion Minister Meets With Franklin Graham in U.S., Commits to Protect Religious Freedom for Christians

A special delegation of high-ranking officials from Vietnam has traveled to North Carolina to meet with Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan's Purse.

Beyond the Door: A Decade of Encounters and Concerns at a Christian Bookstore

After spending a decade running a Christian bookstore, Brother Wang Shutong has welcomed everyone from university students exploring Christianity to volunteer preachers seeking books to enrich their sermons. Yet one group is notably absent: full-time pastors. Through his experience as a bookstore owner and a longtime church volunteer, Wang reflects on the reading habits of Chinese Christians and the challenges facing church pastoral care.

Home of Artists HK to Host 'Starry Night Before Christmas' Concert

Home of Artists (HOA) HK, a non-profit Christian organization in Hong Kong, will present its two-night outdoor Christmas concert, "Starry Night Before Christmas," on December 19–20, 2026, featuring Christian entertainers and music groups from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and beyond.

Shanghai Symposium to Honor Robert Jacquinot, French Priest Who Sheltered 300,000 Chinese Refugees During the Sino-Japanese War

A symposium will be held at Shanghai Normal University next Monday to mark the 89th anniversary of the establishment of the Nanshi Safety Zone in Shanghai and honor the work of French Jesuit priest Robert Jacquinot in protecting Chinese refugees during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
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'Songs From the Heart': Chinese Songs Composed by U.S. Professor for China

A Chinese worship gathering in Hong Kong in 2007 changed the direction of Dr. Scott N. Callaham’s ministry. Years later, the U.S. Old Testament scholar was teaching Hebrew in Chinese, writing Chinese worship songs with his students, and reflecting on how learning another language reshaped the way he reads Scripture.
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WCA General Secretary Ezekiel Tan: Evangelicalism Needs a Clearer Introduction in China's Church

In June, during the Asia Conference on Church & Mission (ACCM) 2026, organized by the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA), WCA General Secretary the Rev. Ezekiel Tan spoke with China Christian Daily about WCA's vision, current priorities, and long-term plans. He also addressed several common misunderstandings of evangelical Christianity among churches in China, arguing that it needs to be explained more accurately and clearly.
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A Digital Missionary's Three-Year Journey: From Skepticism to AI Training

A "digital missionary" who has long been creating Christian content was initially highly skeptical of artificial intelligence (AI). However, an experience using AI to create images changed his opinion of it, and he began to reconsider its potential. Gradually, he started applying AI in church ministry and was later invited to share practical AI applications in different cities.
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Matan Zamir, New Consul General of Israel in Shanghai, on Jewish-Christian Ties and Building Bridges with China

Photos: Christmas Celebrated Across Southern China

The photo collection showcases churches across southern China that observed Christmas and Christmas Eve through worship services, sacred music, testimonies, and thanksgiving gatherings during the Christmas season of 2025.

Photos: Churches in Northern China Celebrate Christmas

The photo collection showcases churches across northern China that marked Christmas and Christmas Eve with worship services, choir performances, sacred dramas, and congregational praise during the Christmas season of 2025.
Church & Ministries

Home of Artists HK to Host 'Starry Night Before Christmas' Concert

Home of Artists (HOA) HK, a non-profit Christian organization in Hong Kong, will present its two-night outdoor Christmas concert, "Starry Night Before Christmas," on December 19–20, 2026, featuring Christian entertainers and music groups from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and beyond.

Interview With Professor Susangeline Patrick: Understanding Shanghai as Crossroads of Christianity

Born in China, Dr. Susangeline Patrick spent many years living in China. As the professor of World Christianity at Nazarene Theological Seminary in the United States, Dr. Patrick discusses the history of Christianity in Shanghai, the role of Chinese Christians, house churches, the experience of Christians during the COVID-19 pandemic, international Christian communities, urban ministry and burnout, and her research on Christianity in Yunnan.
World

Michigan Church Discloses Misconduct Allegations Against Founding Pastor Seth Kim

Harvest Mission Community Church of Ann Arbor has disclosed allegations of sexual misconduct against its founding pastor, Seth Sung Kim, involving two women under his spiritual care. The church said it believes the allegations are true and that Kim has permanently disqualified himself from pastoral ministry.

'The Bridge Still Stands': Gathering Marks 150th Anniversary of John Leighton Stuart’s Birth in Washington, D.C.

On September 25, more than 30 Chinese Christians from the Washington, D.C. area gathered at the Museum of the Bible to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of John Leighton Stuart (1876–1962).
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From Homelessness to Ministry: Brother Xu's 20-Year Journey of Serving the Unhoused

“Had I not been robbed, I would never have walked on this path,” Brother Xu said. He believes that it was the Lord who led him onto this road.

Matan Zamir, New Consul General of Israel in Shanghai, on Jewish-Christian Ties and Building Bridges with China

Matan Zamir, Israel’s new consul general in Shanghai, arrived in the city in August for a four-year posting. A ninth-generation resident of Jerusalem’s Old City, he has spent much of his life and career engaging with people from different religious and cultural backgrounds.
Culture

A Missionary's Dream, a Grandson's Questions: Reconstructing a Danish Medical Missionary's Life in China

“Today, on my birthday, I performed eight operations.” This single sentence from a 1910s diary captures Dr. Laurits K. Larsen’s exhausting life in Manchuria, defined by three adversaries: plague, typhoid, and "paganism." Published by his grandson Prami Larsen, this gripping history chronicles a Western doctor’s journey from trying to convert a "dangerous" land to learning a profound lesson in cultural humility.

Six Years in a Gulag for Collecting Yiddish Songs that Documented the Holocaust

Yiddish Glory’s tour in Asia will start in Seoul on May 6 and play in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong till May 15.
Opinion

Jerusalem Never Left China

Long before England became a Christian nation, long before many of Europe's great churches were built, the Gospel had already travelled east along the Silk Road and found a home in China.

Where Can We Find True Loyalty and Honor? Reflections on the Cross Inspired by Chinese Blockbuster 'Dear You'

Recently, the Chinese movie "Dear You" has been a big hit in theaters. What makes the film so moving is not simply its romance, family bonds, or nostalgic memories of a bygone era. What truly touches the audience is something increasingly rare in our time: "qingyi."
LIFE

When the Hard Years Start Making Sense

Your purpose may not be hiding somewhere far away. Part of it may already be growing inside the person you became while surviving what you thought would defeat you.

When You Have Prayed So Long the Words Stop Coming

When all you have left is, "Jesus, I am here," remember that you are still praying.