If Revival Comes III
We must explore what kind of ideology the Chinese church, which developed in tandem with such a turbulent history, would adopt as it enters the church, serves the church, and envisions the future.
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ZGBriefs | May 21, 2026
How The Soviets, Japanese and Americans Together Lifted Chinese Communists Out of Obscurity — with Frank Dikötter (May 18, 2026, Peking Hotel) We trace the origin story of the Chinese Communist Party, and revisit how the CCP went from an obscure, unpopular, intellectual-led political force to take over the whole of mainland China.
ZGBriefs | May 14, 2026
Zhengzhou: Cradle of Civilization (May 7, 2026, China Partnership) House church pastors say there is a vibrant Christian heritage in Zhengzhou, but that, as people have moved to the city from the countryside, churches have struggled to disciple believers through urbanization.
ZGBriefs | May 7, 2026
Virtual Book Launch - Chinese Christian Witness: Identity, Creativity, Transmission, and Poetics (Center for Global Christianity and Mission) You are invited to join a conversation about the new book, Chinese Christian Witness, edited by Xiaoli Yang and Daryl Ireland.
ZGBriefs | April 30, 2026
How Chinese Netizens Find Joy, Identity, and Rebellion in Food (April 22, 2026, The World of Chinese) People are taking stock of what’s in front of them—namely, food—uniting online for peace of mind, as well as practical pleasure.
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