A weekly roundup of news and analysis to help you follow key developments in China and the Chinese church.
Virtual Book Launch - Chinese Christian Witness: Identity, Creativity, Transmission, and Poetics (Center for Global Christianity and Mission) You are invited to join a conversation about the new book, Chinese Christian Witness, edited by Xiaoli Yang and Daryl Ireland.
How Chinese Netizens Find Joy, Identity, and Rebellion in Food (April 22, 2026, The World of Chinese) People are taking stock of what’s in front of them—namely, food—uniting online for peace of mind, as well as practical pleasure.
Inside China’s Hidden Eating Disorder Communities (April 15, 2026, Global Voices) On Chinese social media platforms, eating disorders are no longer only discussed as health conditions…
Will China’s Social Volcano Erupt? - with Martin Whyte (February 4, 2026, Peking Hotel) Prof. Martin Whyte is a prominent American sociologist and Professor Emeritus of Sociology and International Studies at Harvard University.
Youtube Video - Travel to China in 2026? Watch This First! (October 3, 2025, 2026, Adventures of Lauren & Jason) Planning a trip to China in 2026? This is the comprehensive China travel guide you need!
Celebrate Easter with Your Chinese Friends: 5 Must-Know Vocabulary Words (March 25, 2026, Chineasy) Five essential Chinese vocabulary words related to Easter that will help you impress and connect with your Chinese language partners closely.
Recognition Comes at a Cost for China’s Catholics (March 19, 2026, The Catholic Herald) When the provisional agreement between the Holy See and Beijing was first announced in 2018, a photograph from a diocese in south-eastern China circulated widely among Catholics.
Why China’s OpenClaw Mania Is More Than Just a Tech Craze (March 17, 2026, The Diplomat) China has succeeded in positioning itself at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence race…
‘God Has Not Given Up on China': Daughter of Imprisoned Zion Church Pastor Tells Story of Faith, Fear and Hope (March 4, 2026, Premier Christian News)
The Little Town Making Nearly All of China’s Lanterns (March 3, 2026, BBC)...They are also absolutely synonymous with lunar new year celebrations…
5 Places to Experience Chinese New Year at Its Best (February 18, 2026, The World of Chinese)
5 Folk Celebrations That Ring in the New Year (February 16, 2026, The World of Chinese) The Spring Festival doesn’t wait for New Year’s Day to begin.