China’s Gen Z Embraces AI (April 2, 2025, Sixth Tone)
A new survey found that 95% of Gen Z respondents used AI for work or study — and almost half used it to meet their emotional needs.
What if curing cancer could cost 99% less in China? (March 29, 2025, South China Morning Post) (Subscription required)
A decade ago, treating cancer with personalized mRNA vaccines seemed like a US$1 million gamble per patient, a therapy reserved for the ultra-rich. But Chinese biotech start-ups are aiming to change that.
Unbelievable but True (April 1, 2025, ChinaSource Blog)
From remote mountain paths dusted with fog to bustling university lecture halls, from the ashes of addiction to the quiet strength of everyday believers, these testimonies shimmer with grace. They remind us that God often writes his most beautiful stories in the margins—on tear-streaked pages, in whispered prayers, through long seasons of waiting… God is working—in quiet places, in unexpected hearts, and in stories that are still unfolding. Even on April Fool’s Day, there’s nothing foolish about grace.
Guilin: Sharing with Ethnic Minorities (March 31, 2025, China Partnership Blog)
China Partnership: Pastor Tan, could you share about your experience as a member of a minority group? We are also curious if, when you served Guilin ethnic minorities, you had any special ministries? Were there differences in ministering to the Yao people as compared to other groups?
Lenten Meditation: Sacrifice, Chinese Relationships, and Healing of International Grief (March 30, US China Catholic Association)
How might all of us open our hearts and minds through prayer, conversation, listening, friendship and dialogue to bring reconciliation in the face of international grief?
Stories You May Have Missed (March 25, 2025, ChinaSource Blog)
Many of these stories concerned the various ways in which China’s church is going global, whether by joining the Chinese diaspora or by sending its own missionaries. Others revisited perennial questions about Christians’ relationship to traditional Chinese culture. The underlying narrative of several of the most-read posts was how Chinese believers are responding to increased political pressure.
Is the Church Ready for the AI Era? (March 25, 2025, China Christian Daily)
At a recent lecture on "Guarding Against Heresies" at the Thanksgiving Church in Shanghai, a keynote speaker presented four digital figures with striking and distinctive appearances created by the heretical group "Shincheonji." These AI-generated figures take turns delivering two-hour explanations and broadcasts daily.
China and India Haven’t Patched Things Up on the Border (April 3, 2025, Foreign Policy) (Subscription required)
Rapprochement comes with challenges, especially for New Delhi. China seeks friendly ties with India—but only on its own nonnegotiable terms. Meanwhile, India has made concessions in pursuit of normalcy, driven by Modi’s affinity for China, economic and military vulnerabilities, and shifting geopolitics.
Is China or the US the ‘wolf warrior’ in Latin America now? (March 24, 2025, Atlantic Council)
From roughly 2013 to 2021, Chinese diplomats often adopted an aggressive approach that became known as “wolf warrior” diplomacy. The term was derived from the name of a popular nationalist Chinese action film, and in practice, wolf warrior diplomacy took the form of Chinese officials publicly using tough and often threatening language toward other nations.
China’s military build-up indicates it is serious about taking Taiwan (March 28, 2025, Chatham House - The Royal Institute of International Affairs)
China has increased its military activity around Taiwan and deployed new landing barges in the South China Sea, while the counter-influence policies of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and shifts in US rhetoric are viewed as provocations by Beijing – fuelling a vicious circle of tensions.
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Blessing Asia
In October-2022 more than 500 Christian leaders from across Asia gathered in Thailand for the Asia 2022 Congress, sponsored by the Lausanne Movement and various partnering organizations. I had the opportunity to participate in the Congress virtually and was mightily blessed. From Bible exposition to K-pop worship, and through seminars and workshops, the participants were encouraged by the stories of what God is doing in countries all over Asia. Clearly, God is on the move.
A beautiful vision was portrayed in a video of the popular worship song The Blessing, featuring singers from all over Asia. Here it is:
Many of the sessions have already been posted on their website and to their YouTube channel.
One that I found particularly helpful considering all that is going on in China was a presentation titled Church and State Relationship in Asia Today. You can see the video here.
I encourage you to spend some time on their website; there are fantastic resources for understanding God’s work in Asia today.
Original link: https://www.chinasource.org/resource-library/blog-entries/blessing-asia/
Image credit: Andrea Brucker, via Unsplash
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