The article translated below is from a Chinese website called Urban Mission (jidutu123.com). In it the author ponders what role Protestantism can play in the future development of China. He begins by talking about the transitional nature of Chinas current social and political systems and where Chinas current reforms may or may not be headed. He then draws on the writings of German sociologist Max Weber to understand the current situation in China today, to the point of comparing contemporary Chinese society with the German Weimar Republic. Finally, he argues that the main contribution Protestantism can make to the development of China is constitutional government.
ChinaSource Team
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August 19, 2014
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Ideas
On Tuesday, August 12, Brent Fulton was a guest on the "Connecting Faith" program of KTIS-AM radio in Minneapolis-St. Paul. If you were not able to listen to the broadcast live, have no fear; the entire one-hour program is available in podcast form on the radio station website.
Joann Pittman
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August 18, 2014
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Two glimpses of China's past and the impending trial of a recent infamous murder top this week's list of items not to be missed.
ChinaSource Team
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August 15, 2014
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According to Rob Gifford, China Editor for The Economist, much has been written about the growth of the church in China, but to understand the church's impact we need to look beyond the numbers.
Brent Fulton
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August 14, 2014
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On Monday, The Diplomat published an article titled "Why is China Nationalizing Christianity?" The subtitle read "Last week China announced that it was nationalizing Christianity. What are the motives behind this?"
Joann Pittman
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August 13, 2014
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Stories
On August 3, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck a remote region of Yunnan Province, in China's southwest, killing more than 600 people. The Chinese government quickly launched rescue operations and continues to provide relief for those affected. But what about the churches in the area? A reporter from the mainland site Christian Times talked with a local pastor in the area about how the churches in the area are responding. The article is translated below.
ChinaSource Team
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August 12, 2014
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Stories
Recently I found myself in a discussion with several colleagues about what it takes to "partner well" in China.
Brent Fulton
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The stories that captured our attention this week provide glimpses into religion in China, an arrest, and the Chinese student community in Los Angeles.
ChinaSource Team
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August 11, 2014
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When US Air flight 1549 landed unexpectedly in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, the pilot, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, III, became an instant hero. But there were other heroes on the Hudson River that day as well.
Brent Fulton
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August 6, 2014
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Rev. Stephen Um, pastor of City Life Presbyterian Church in Boston, recently talked with the folks at China Partnership about his observations and hope for the Chinese church.
Joann Pittman
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August 5, 2014
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Stories
Most large consumer-facing companies realize that they will need China to power their growth in the next decade.
Brent Fulton
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August 4, 2014
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The news out of and about China this week is incredibly eclectic, just like China itself.
ChinaSource Team
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August 1, 2014
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