China

Joe Biden "Fully Understands" China's One Child Policy

By Jay Tue, 08/23/2011 - 8:26am

“But as I was talking to some of your leaders, you share a similar concern here in China. You have no safety net. Your policy has been one which I fully understand — I’m not second-guessing — of one child per family. The result being that you’re in a position where one wage earner will be taking care of four retired people. Not sustainable.”read more

Chinese House Church Leader Sentenced to 2 Years in Labor Camp

By Aaron Blumer Wed, 07/27/2011 - 8:08am

“Chinese authorities sentenced Shi Enhao, deputy chairman of the Chinese House Church Alliance and underground pastor, to two years in a labor camp early this week. Charges of holding ‘illegal meetings and illegal organizing of venues for religious meetings’ were levied without trial, and Enhao was denied access to a lawyer.” ChristianityToday

Chinese church won't stop meeting, despite demands

By SharperIron Thu, 04/14/2011 - 6:32am

“The Beijing church that saw more than 160 of its members arrested April 10 for meeting illegally says it will continue to hold services outdoors in spite of the Chinese government’s demands that it stop.”

Religious liberty improving in China?

By Aaron Blumer Tue, 06/15/2010 - 8:49am

An interesting report for those following the plight of fellow-believers in China.

China Seeks Post-Quake Help from Religious Groups

By Aaron Blumer Thu, 05/13/2010 - 10:40am

“[An official] claimed that instead of crushing religions, the Chinese Communist Party will encourage religion to play a positive role ‘in promoting economic and social development’ in the future.” Christian Post