China Update
The pace of Chinese development has led to an increasingly important role in world affairs. Major events in China now affect people around the world – from trade and infrastructure projects in Africa to the environmental impact of China’s huge demand for coal to the price of clothes in our high street shops.
The monthly news summaries, below, indicate the growing role that China is playing in international relations. They also review important national and local developments, pointing out some of the ways in which Chinese society is changing. Although huge progress has been made there are still deep social and economic problems to overcome.
The updates also report news from the Chinese churches, indicating some of the opportunities and challenges facing the local and national churches in a rapidly changing environment. Summaries are also available on the way in which large national events have impacted the religious scene.