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Religion in China
China Could Get a Lot More Than We Think from a Deal with the Vatican
By Gabriel Alvarado and Greg Levesque
A possible deal between the Holy See and Beijing could have wide-ranging consequences.
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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
The Soft Power Limits of Chinese Theravada Buddhism
August 15, 2017
The Soft Power Limits of Chinese Theravada Buddhism
Chinese Theravada Buddhism is in no position to serve as a tool of soft power for the state.
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The Soft Power Limits of Chinese Theravada Buddhism
Ian Johnson on Religion in China, Past and Future
April 11, 2017
Ian Johnson on Religion in China, Past and Future
"Religion and the search for values are moving back to the center of a national discussion in China."
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Ian Johnson on Religion in China, Past and Future
Why the Mormon Church Benefits from Good US-China Ties
June 14, 2016
Why the Mormon Church Benefits from Good US-China Ties
The Mormon church's success in Asia has largely coincided with the ebbs and flows of U.S. power in the region.
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Why the Mormon Church Benefits from Good US-China Ties
The Apocalypse Psyche: A Look at Chinese Eschatology
November 10, 2015
The Apocalypse Psyche: A Look at Chinese Eschatology
In China, the end times has very much its own significance.
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The Apocalypse Psyche: A Look at Chinese Eschatology
Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’?
February 26, 2015
Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’?
As China becomes more involved in international conflicts, it will need to understand the role of religion.
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Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’?
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
Is Communist China Christianity’s Future?
April 26, 2014
Is Communist China Christianity’s Future?
New estimates predict China will soon be home to the world’s largest Christian community.
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Is Communist China Christianity’s Future?
Pope Francis' China Challenge
April 07, 2014
Pope Francis' China Challenge
China and the Vatican don't have the best of historical relationships. Could Pope Francis change that?
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Pope Francis' China Challenge
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Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
August 07, 2018
Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
But re-opening liquidity floodgates is likely to be wisely avoided.
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