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China and Myanmar Are Making Slow Progress in AIDS Prevention, UN Report Stated

China and Myanmar are making slow progress to prevent the spread of AIDS, according to UN report that praised Thailand in its endeavor that resulted in successfully decreasing the number of new HIV ca
UN Investigator Says Torture Widespread in China, But 'Praises' Beijing

Beginning a historic 12-day fact-finding mission, the United Nation's chief torture investigator ''praised'' China's leaders for acknowledging the widespread abuse of prisoners in the nation's
CCCOWE Taiwan North District Committee Members Hold Conference

On Nov 16, Taiwan North District Committee members gathered to discuss and strategize marketing, management, transportation for next year's conference.
Recent 2005 Research Reveals Hong Kong With Most Number of Atheists

In the 2005 research study made by Gallup International Association, Hong Kong has the world's least number of people with religious faith, meaning it has the most number of atheists, according to Ce
Evangelist Luis Palau and An Atheist Co-Author "A Dialogue Between A Christian and An Atheist"

Luis Palau, a Spanish-speaking Evangelist, began his tour in China to sign a book proposal that will launch and create content for a proposed book, which was co-authored with the former information mi
China Released White Paper Declaring Human Right Improvements

China Information Office of the State Council for the first of its time issued a white paper stating that Chinese people are enjoying human rights more "comprehensive and fuller than they have enjoye
China's 56th Anniversary; Christians Seizing Opportunity to Preach the Gospel

Some believers saw this time as opportunity to proclaim the gospel, so they gathered at different attraction points in the city to pass out gospel tracks to tourist kids from mainland. They hope the m
Human Rights Watch Calls for Repeal of China's "Firewall"

China has placed new internet censorship regulations on Sept 25, when the Ministry of Information Industry and State Council, China cabinet, settled with rules on the Administration of Internet News I
JnX Summer Tour in China

This summer, jnX worship team went to China for a mission tour. The participating teammates were Bobby Medcalf, Isabella Li, and Anthony Chan, director of jnX, and they brought to them an abundance of
UN Envoy Repels China's Reluctance in Ratifying Human Rights Treaties

Nevertheless, Arbour's visit is proved quite successful. The Chinese government eventually signed an agreement with the UNCHR to collaborate on reforming China's legal system on Wednesday, the Assoc
Hong Kong Christian Schools Stand Up Against Discriminatory Decree

Recently, Hong Kong Department of Education drew up a decree that was considered as a “discriminatory and racist” by the Hong Kong Christian community (Methodists, Catholics, Anglicans).
JnX Return From Philippines Mission Tour - Humbling Experience

“Even though we have gone to India five times in the past, the trip to Philippines was the most difficult so far. Yet we felt blessed to be used in this way, and we are also humbled,
China Presents Condition to Restore Formal Relations with Vaticans

Pope Benedict XVI stressed conciliation on a Wednesday mass at the Vatican, which is a hope for the continuation of dialogue between China and the Vaticans.
Chinese Catholic Worshippers Allowed to Commemorate Pope’s Death

The authorities made no attempt to stop them as they wept, prayed, and lined for communion during mass.
Chinese Catholics Gathered for Pope's Memorial Mass in Shanghai

Thousands of Chinese Catholics from both underground churches and official churches attended despite the split and differences between them and the strained relationship that China has with Vatican.
Official Media Blackout in China on Pope's Funeral

No media paid any attention with the exception of Xinhua news that provided only a brief two sentence coverage to this historical event, where leaders from all over the world gathered to honor and to
Hong Kong Bishop Joseph Zen Complimented Pope as a Fighter of Justice

In Hong Kong, over 5,000 people packed the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception last night to mourn the pope through the Requiem Mass. Bishop Joseph Zen Ze-kiun complemented the pope for his dedicat
Hurricane Wilma Sweeping Through Mexico While Florida Prepares for Landing
54th National Day of Prayer Marked by President Bush

On May 5, President George W. Bush of United States prayed and declared a speech of gratitude towards the almighty for providing the freedom for which the citizens receives.
515 Global Day of Prayer: Millions Join in United Prayer

In 2004, more than 22 million people are known to have participated in the process of transforming Africa...
Church Movement in East Asia in Post-Acts Era

SAN FRANCISCO- OMF International opened the conference titled 'Church Planting of Christ's Church in East Asia' Friday evening, where the recently installed OMF general director spoke at the plenar
Open Doors Joins North Korea Freedom Coalition

Open Doors USA has joined the North Korea Freedom Coalition (NKFC), increasing its emphasis on advocacy for religious freedom and basic human rights for North Koreans.
Chinese Christian Appointed as Tenth General Director of OMF International

Overseas Missionary Fellowship International(OMF), formerly China Inland Mission, has officially appointed an Asian as the tenth general director.
Three Indonesian Christian Women Lost Important Appeal; Last Appeal Left

On Nov. 22, these women lost an important trial to have their three-year sentences reduced or overturned by a higher court, according to Christian Freedom International.
Effective Preventive Measures Needed, China HIV/AIDS Carrier Could Exceed 10 Million by 2010

Recent reports by Chinese health official stated that if no effective preventive measures are taken to curb the growth rate of HIV/AIDS carrier, the statistics could increase to over 10 million by 201