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Should Christians turn off the news? (April 4, 2024, Mission Network News)
  • It would be easy to turn off the news, but that’s not the call of the Church. Edward Graham of Samaritan’s Purse says these stories should urge Christians to prayer and action.

  • Sun-04-2024
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INDIA: Is this the end of religious tolerance in the subcontinent? (March 26, 2024, Release International)
  • For all these pastors, it takes great faith to step out of their house each day, not knowing where or when the next threat or attack will come from, and knowing that the police are now as likely to add to their troubles as they are to protect them. Yet, they do it anyway…

  • Thu-04-2024
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Celebration of Easter in Asian countries with tradition and rituals (March 19, 2024, Travel and Tour World)
  • Easter, a time of reflection and joy across the globe, unveils its unique splendor in Asia through a mosaic of cultural festivals that blend tradition, spirituality, and community celebration. Across this vast continent, Easter is not merely a religious observance but a vibrant testament to Asia’s diverse cultural heritage.

  • Sun-03-2024
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This is the happiest country in Asia, according to the World Happiness Report (March 19, 2024, CNBC)
  • The World Happiness Report is a joint effort from some of the world’s leading researchers and wellbeing scientists.

  • Thu-03-2024
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Champion Non-Stop Prayer during Ramadan 2024 (March 10, 2024, Pray4movement)
  • Would God use you to mobilize 96+ intercessors to pray daily through Ramadan 2024 for a movement among the Muslims you love?

  • Sun-03-2024
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He Enzheng: Female Missionary Pioneer in Xinjiang (February 21, 2024, Christianity Today) (Subscription Required) (in celebration of Int. Women’s Day)
  • Her faith and sacrifices have inspired many Chinese Christians to devote their lives to mission in the Muslim region.

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Is Asia prepared for deglobalization? (February 27, 2024, The Korea Herald)
  • In 2021, the US Director of National Intelligence Report 2040 saw five future scenarios by 2040: shared global challenges, fragmentation, disequilibrium, contestation and adaptation.

  • Thu-02-2024
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25 ELECTIONS IN 2024 THAT COULD CHANGE THE WORLD (The Associated Press News)
  • There are more than 50 elections affecting half the planet’s population planned for this year. From Russia to Taiwan to India and more, the presidential and legislative contests have huge implications for human rights, the economy, international relations and prospects for peace in volatile times.

  • Thu-02-2024
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Sudan war: “This is not going to be over soon” (February 13, 2024, Mission Network News)
  • A massive communications blackout crippled life-saving aid deliveries in Sudan this week. The latest food security analysis shows the highest levels of hunger ever recorded during the four-month harvest season.

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Chinese New Year – state targets Christian families (February 8, 2024, Release International)
  • The Chinese New Year begins on February 10. Chinese Christians face a further year of surveillance, censorship and control, which is being extended right into the heart of the family.

  • Fri-02-2024
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Cambodia fake job scam explained: Over 5k Indians coerced into cybercrimes (April 2, 2024, Business Standard)

The Indian Embassy has rescued 250 victims of illegal cyber work scam in Cambodia over the last three months. Here is everything you need to know about fake job scam…

  • Thu-04-2024
Kyrgyzstan Warns Citizens Against Travel to Russia (March 26, 2024, The Diplomat)

In the wake of the horrific Crocus City Hall attack, allegedly perpetrated by Tajik nationals, Bishkek has issued a recommendation that its citizens avoid unnecessary travel to Russia.

  • Thu-04-2024
Few East Asian adults believe women have an obligation to society to have children (April 3, 2024, Pew Research Center)

Government views of whether citizens are obligated to have children are varied in East Asia…Concerns about these low rates have led to government policies such as giving parents a cash allowance to help cover the cost of raising a child.

  • Thu-04-2024
President asks EU to intervene, island faces migration crisis (April 3, 2024, Cyprus Mail)

Two more boats carrying 263 irregular migrants were spotted on Tuesday night by authorities who proceeded with a rescue operation bringing the passengers to the safety of the Larnaca port.

  • Thu-04-2024
How a Malawi WhatsApp group helped save women trafficked to Oman (March 18, 2024, BBC)

BBC Africa Eye investigates how a WhatsApp group helped save more than 50 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions. Warning: Some people may find details in this story distressing.

  • Thu-04-2024
Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them? (April 4, 2024, The Associated Press)

Taiwan was struck Wednesday by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded.

  • Thu-04-2024
A Journey of Faith (April 2, 2024, OM International)

Gordon and Julie have seen people journey from an initial interest in the gospel to dedicating their lives to God. Sometimes this journey takes many years to complete.

  • Thu-04-2024
Podcast: Transforming Communities: Integral Mission and Holistic Development in Nepal with Kumar Aryal (March 18, 2024, Lausanne Movement)

Ever wondered how evangelism and social action can blend together to make impactful changes in communities?

  • Thu-04-2024
“What about you, Morgan? Are you afraid of death?” (March 18, 2024, OMF International)

Doing ministry in Japan is unique in that, while still one of the largest unreached people groups in the world, it’s a fully first-world and religiously tolerant country.

  • Thu-04-2024
Report reveals surge in hate crimes against Christians in India (March 27, 2024, LICAS News)

Incidents targeting Christians are on the rise in India, with a relentless increase observed, according to a report released by the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) on March 21.

  • Thu-03-2024
All the Countries That Enjoy Visa-Free Travel or Transit in China (March 12, 2024, The Beijinger)

China continues to open up visa-free entry for foreign nationals, with six more countries slated to join a list that’s been growing since autumn of last year, reports Xinhua News. Citizens of Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg will now be able to enjoy visa-free entry to China for 15 days for travel, business, and family reunions from Mar 14 until Nov 30 of this year.

  • Thu-03-2024
China's efforts to prop up its ailing stock market (March 14, 2024, Reuters)

China's blue chip CSI300 Index has rebounded from five-year lows hit in early February, after the country's securities watchdog ramped up efforts to revive investor confidence. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), led by newly installed chairman Wu Qing, has tightened scrutiny over quantitative trading, introduced fresh curbs on short-selling, and vowed zero tolerance toward securities fraud.

  • Thu-03-2024
‘10 Don’ts’ for Chinese young people (March 13, 2024, Radio Free Asia)

Over the past year or so, young Chinese "refuseniks" have been swearing off marriage, children and mortgages – rejecting traditional milestones on the path to adulthood – amid apparent despair over their futures, the economic outlook and politics.

  • Thu-03-2024
The Chinese Church in Transition: Navigating Mission in the Diaspora (March 11, 2024, ChinaSource Quarterly)

This book showcases mission attitudes and activities among Chinese churches in the US. The detailed data provide in-depth explanations that simultaneously confirm the impression of a same-ethnicity focus in mission while offering more nuanced reasons why such a focus can be advantageous.

  • Thu-03-2024
The Great Repositioning (March 11, 2024, ChinaSource Quarterly)

The changing migration patterns discussed in this issue of the Quarterly take on eternal significance when viewed in light of the great repositioning taking place within the global Chinese church. The Lord of the Harvest is sovereignly at work, raising up laborers and sending them into new fields for his glory.

  • Thu-03-2024
Key takeaways from China's annual Two Sessions (March 13, 2024, NPR)

Following China's annual Two Sessions meetings, NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Wilson Center's Robert Daly about China's state of affairs and its economy.

  • Sun-03-2024
For many in China, the economy feels like it is in recession (March 10, 2024, Reuters)

"We were born in the wrong era," said the 24-year-old graduate from China's top Renmin University."No one cares about their dreams and ambitions anymore in an economic downturn. The endless job-hunting is a torture." A crisis of confidence in the economy is deterring consumers from spending and businesses from hiring and investing, in what could become a self-feeding mechanism that erodes China's long-term economic potential.

  • Sun-03-2024
Busting 6 ‘Peak China’ Myths (March 9, 2024, The Diplomat)

In search of a more nuanced understanding of China’s economic dynamics, let’s examine six of the most misguided myths that make up the “Peak China” narrative.

  • Sun-03-2024
The Global Chinese Diaspora Today: Overview and Mission Trends (March 11, 2024, ChinaSource Quarterly)

When studying the Chinese diaspora, we cannot overlook their relationship with their “homeland”—China. Political and economic conditions have made Chinese people move to other countries over the past several centuries. Traditionally, the Chinese diaspora was seen primarily as traders.

  • Sun-03-2024
“I Always Knew He Was There”: Discovering Faith Across Cultures (March 11, 2024, ChinaSource Blog)

Shortly after we married, we hosted a party for new university students from China who had come to Hong Kong to study. At that party, Zhang Er Xiao made a beeline for Beth and me. He asked us if we were Christians. He said he had never met a Christian before. He had lots of questions.