September 2007 MSNBC.com Why Mattel must save face with China
This opinion piece does a very good job of breaking down the reasons why Mattel had to apologize to China. Good for Mattel!

August 2007 USAToday.com Hidden Culprit of Product Scandal made in China
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.

September 2006 Christianitytoday.com China's new Lawyers are spurring change in China
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.

March 2006 SFGate.com Outsiders are out of line to dictate rules inside the country
An insightful article for all Americans to read and think about when dealing with China.

November 2005 Pew Research Center Global survey
When asked the question, "How satisfied are you with the way things are in your country?" 72% of Chinese responded positively versus only 39% of Americans who responded positively.

Yale Law School Article: THE U.S.-CHINA RULE OF LAW INITIATIVE

International Herald Tribune: A young judge test's China's legal system

Harvard Law School Rule of Law site

February 2005 CNN Money China pledges to fight piracy
A very interesting article about a new internal push to fight piracy.

September 2006 MSNBC.com Shanghai's Mayor Fired in anti-corruption campaign
Chen’s case already is being touted as an example of the party’s determination to fight the corruption that permeates Chinese public life.

March 2005; CNN.com-U.S. Drops China rights censure

BCC.com In Depth Site on Changes in China

March 2006: New Study suggests a democratic China would be a 'great risk' to Asia
Article about a paper by American Researcher David Hale, working for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute

June 2005: post-gazette.com
A good article about the changing nature of religious affairs in China

Christianity Today Editor David Neff's Comments about the Registered Church in China
A very non-biased look at the Registered Church in China by a reliable source March 2005: New Regulations on Religious Affairs in China

Amity Printing Company
Monthly Updates to Volume of Bibles Printed in China

January 2006 Christianity Today Palau Pulls Back
Evangelist had told Chinese house churches to register with government. An article that shows the complexity of Christianity in China

August 2007 Beijing's Olympics Facelift
A wonderful series of articles from MSNBC/Newsweek. Wonderful reading for those interested in Beijing's preparations for the Olympics.

September 2006 McKinsey Quarterly The road ahead for capitalism in China
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.

February 2005 Beijing or Bust World Magazine

May 2005 Does the future belong to China Newsweek
A new power is emerging in the East. How America should handle unprecedented new challenges, threats — and opportunities.

March 2006 CNN.com New Disney Theme Park in Shanghai

China Research Center
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
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
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.

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China
This 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

CNN.com Asia Page

ChannelNewsAsia.com

University of Texas Library

Shanghai Subway Map

Beijing Subway Map

Altavista Language Translator
A good site if you want to translate a word or two, but not for a whole document. The accuracy is not very good.

Chinese Language Dictionary

FlyChina.com
A great site to check on airfare to China, as well as airfare within China.

China Train Schedule Site
A fairly good site to check on times for China's trains

Intercontinential Hotels
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.

Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Visa and travel info

Wang Jianshou's Shanghai Blog
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!

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:

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