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Vatican Renews Overtures to China Ahead of Xi’s Italy Visit
By Nicole Winfield
After a breakthrough in China-Vatican relations, speculation is mounting that Xi will meet Pope Francis this week.
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Grinch China: Three Decades of China’s Problem with Christianity
December 27, 2018
Grinch China: Three Decades of China’s Problem with Christianity
A brief history of China's delicate dance with Christianity at Christmas.
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Grinch China: Three Decades of China’s Problem with Christianity
What the China-Vatican Deal Means for Taiwan
September 21, 2018
What the China-Vatican Deal Means for Taiwan
A reported agreement could spell trouble for Taipei -- and China's Catholics.
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What the China-Vatican Deal Means for Taiwan
China’s Thriving Underground Churches In Danger
September 28, 2017
China’s Thriving Underground Churches In Danger
Some predict that by 2030, China will have more than 247 million Christians.
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China’s Thriving Underground Churches In Danger
China and the Vatican: Towards a New Era?
September 22, 2016
China and the Vatican: Towards a New Era?
A closer look at a complex relationship amid talk of an impending rapprochement.
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China and the Vatican: Towards a New Era?
Why China Fears Christianity
May 31, 2016
Why China Fears Christianity
China's government is cracking down on the religion in a bid for control.
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Why China Fears Christianity
Will China Ever Embrace Pope Francis?
April 17, 2015
Will China Ever Embrace Pope Francis?
Can China and the Vatican ever reach mutual understanding?
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Will China Ever Embrace Pope Francis?
The Boss Christians of Wenzhou
March 06, 2015
The Boss Christians of Wenzhou
Could an economic crisis in Wenzhou bring about dark times for China's Christians?
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The Boss Christians of Wenzhou
Can China and the Holy See Overcome Their Differences?
August 16, 2014
Can China and the Holy See Overcome Their Differences?
Can China and the Vatican come to a compromise that allows for formal diplomatic relations?
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Can China and the Holy See Overcome Their Differences?
China’s Not Anti-Religion, It’s Anti-Threat
August 12, 2014
China’s Not Anti-Religion, It’s Anti-Threat
Recent crackdowns on Islam and Christianity are part of a larger campaign to reassert the CCP's social control.
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China’s Not Anti-Religion, It’s Anti-Threat
Christian Theology: Made in China
August 11, 2014
Christian Theology: Made in China
Recent comments on creating a uniquely Chinese "Christian theology" come amidst a crackdown on Chinese churches.
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Christian Theology: Made in China
China Detains 2 Canadians, 1 American Near North Korean Border
August 08, 2014
China Detains 2 Canadians, 1 American Near North Korean Border
China is reportedly investigating 3 foreign Christians who lived and worked near the China-North Korea border.
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China Detains 2 Canadians, 1 American Near North Korean Border
China’s Not So Secret War on Religion
June 16, 2014
China’s Not So Secret War on Religion
‘Recent developments indicate increased measures to control Islam and Christianity.’
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China’s Not So Secret War on Religion
Xi Jinping's Time as a Countryside Laborer
June 14, 2014
Xi Jinping's Time as a Countryside Laborer
Plus, a judicial controversy, and Chinese Christians past and present. Friday China links.
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Xi Jinping's Time as a Countryside Laborer
China’s Other Religious Problem: Christianity
June 03, 2014
China’s Other Religious Problem: Christianity
Signs of a crackdown on Christianity in China may increase the strength of more extremist, quasi-Christian groups.
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China’s Other Religious Problem: Christianity
Massive Zhejiang Church Demolished
May 02, 2014
Massive Zhejiang Church Demolished
Plus, Xinhua reacts to the death of "Big Bang Theory" and a new analysis of KMT-CCP relations. Friday China links.
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Massive Zhejiang Church Demolished
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Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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