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Welcome! This Page is designed for those who have an interest in researching changes that are happening in China, and for those interested in what is happening within China for China's people of faith. New content will be added very often, so check back with this site often to read new articles all the time.
Major Topics
Internal Chinese Issues
This opinion piece does a very good job of breaking down the reasons why Mattel had to apologize to China. Good for Mattel!
This article was the start of a shift in our thinking when it comes to the problems that have come from products made in China. This article does a great job of showing that their is shared responsibility between the Chinese and their Western partners.
-These lawyers across China are trying out the strategies of the historic American civil rights movement, using litigation, media publicity, and nonviolent protests to hold government officials accountable to the laws of the land
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-An insightful article for all Americans to read and think about when dealing with China
Rule of Law
-A very interesting article about a new internal push to fight piracy
Changes in Governance in China
Chen’s case already is being touted as an example of the party’s determination to fight the corruption that permeates Chinese public life.
-Article about a paper by American Researcher David Hale, working for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Religious Affairs in China
-A good article about the changing nature of religious affairs in China
-A very non-biased look at the Registered Church in China by a reliable source
Economic Progress in China
A wonderful series of articles from MSNBC/Newsweek. Wonderful reading for those interested in Beijing's preparations for the Olympics.
-Having undergone over 20 years of steady and fundamental economic reform, China has taken big steps toward its goal—creating the framework for a market economy under the rule of law.
- A new power is emerging in the East. How America should handle unprecedented new challenges, threats—and opportunities.
Other China Research Sites
- The Center, orginating out of Kennesaw State University, promotes original research on Greater China's contemporary political and economic situation, and disseminates research results, policy options, and business and study opportunities for China, Taiwan, Macao and Hong Kong.
Global China Center (GCC) is an academic and research institution devoted to the study of China, its history, society, and people, with special regard toward Christianity in China.
China Institute is a charitable and educational organization dedicated to reaching educated Chinese – and through them, all of Chinese society - with the whole counsel of God.
Websites to check daily for new China content
The Congressional-Executive Commission on ChinaThis website is one of the best resources for those looking to understand how China works at a governmental level. This website lists key phone number in Chinese government, has links so one can read Chinese laws in certain areas, and has additional research they've done and compiled reports on Chinese activities. Highly recommended! MSNBC.COM Asia Page
China Map Sites
-Excellent China map site
Chinese Language Sites
Travel To China: Our Favorites
-A Great Site to check on airfare to China, and airfare within China
-A fairly good site to check on times for China's trains
-They operate Holiday Inn Hotels in China, a personal favorite of ours because they are normally a great price, good locations, and clean hotels....and you can book all your rooms before you leave via this site.
-Visa and travel info
This blog is one of the most useful blogs for finding information, not only about Shanghai, but about Travelling in China. We've found a lot of wonderful information about the different forms of travelling in China. Very useful!
Open Approach to Ministry
There are an increasing amount of ministries who are working in China openly and legally. Here's a look at some of these ministries and their stated approach
Fun China Related Links
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