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Wave of Arrests Signals Escalating Pressure on China’s Underground Churches January 12, 2026 CHINA: A major Protestant church in China reports that key leaders have been taken into custody, indicating a rising crackdown on underground churches. The Early Rain Covenant Church stated that police raided homes and their church office in Chengdu, central Continue Reading China’s Crackdown on Christianity Intensifies with Arrest of 18 Zion Church Leaders December 17, 2025 CHINA: In one of the biggest efforts to shut down underground Christian groups in recent years, Chinese authorities have officially arrested 18 leaders of the Beijing Zion Church, according to the Christian rights group ChinaAid. The members of this group Continue Reading Millions in China Sit Civil Service Exam in Pursuit of Lifetime Job Stability December 1, 2025 CHINA: A record number of individuals are preparing to take China’s famously tough national civil service exam this weekend, showing that more Chinese workers want jobs in the public sector instead of the private one. About 3.7 million people have Continue Reading China Criticizes Japan’s Missile Deployment as Airlines Cancel Flights November 24, 2025 CHINA: Beijing has criticized Japan's missile deployment on an island just 110 km (68 miles) from Taiwan, calling it “extremely dangerous.” They argue that this move increases regional tensions and military conflict as the relationship between the two Asian nations Continue Reading Xi’s Visit to South Korea Sets Path for Enhanced Asia-Pacific Cooperation, Says Wang Yi November 3, 2025 CHINA: China's key proposals are ambitious and impactful, effectively addressing anti-globalization sentiments. These proposals lay out a clear path for the Asia-Pacific region to progress together through integrated development and boost confidence in supporting multilateralism, free trade, and an open Continue Reading China Adopts New Policies to Address Growing Needs of Both Elderly and Youth October 27, 2025
[fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" Continue Reading China’s Economic Growth Slows Amid Escalating Trade Tensions with the US October 20, 2025
[fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" Continue Reading China and Philippines Trade Accusations Following New South China Sea Collision October 13, 2025 CHINA: Tensions between China and the Philippines have risen again in the South China Sea after their ships collided near the disputed Thitu Island. Both countries have shared different stories about what happened and accused each other of wrongdoing and Continue Reading China Deploys 300,000 Robots to Sustain Factory Output Amid Declining Population October 6, 2025
[fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" Continue Reading Xi Jinping Urges Respect for Sovereign Equality September 3, 2025 CHINA: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of sovereign equality while introducing the Global Governance Initiative. He stated, "We must uphold sovereign equality. Every country, no matter its size, power, or wealth, should be treated as an equal participant, Continue Reading Beijing Responds as Ukraine Rejects China Peacekeeping Role August 25, 2025 CHINA: China stated that it is willing to take a "helpful role" in solving the Ukraine crisis. The statement comes after Russia proposed that China could be one of the countries ensuring Ukraine's safety in a peace agreement, which Ukraine Continue Reading China Unveils New 'K Visa' to Attract Young STEM Talent August 18, 2025 CHINA: China has introduced a new type of visa for young science and technology experts as part of its effort to boost technological innovation and independence. The Talented Young Scientist Programme seeks to bring in researchers from Asia and Africa Continue Reading Chikungunya Virus Outbreak Escalates in China August 11, 2025 CHINA: Since July, over 7,000 cases of a virus spread by mosquitoes have been reported in Guangdong province, China. This situation has led to actions similar to those during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Foshan City, the area most affected, patients Continue Reading At Least 31 Dead in Beijing Nursing Home as Floods Claim Over 40 Lives Amid Storm Crisis August 5, 2025 CHINA: Flooding claimed the lives of 31 residents at an elderly care home located on the outskirts of Beijing. Videos showed emergency teams navigating through water that reached their chests as they worked to rescue those trapped inside the facility Continue Reading US-China Talks Set to Resume Amid Growing Hopes for Trade War Truce Extension July 29, 2025 CHINA: The United States and China are set to begin a new round of discussions as hopes increase that the two largest economies in the world might reach a 90-day extension of their trade war ceasefire. The existing 90-day truce Continue Reading China Intensifies Crackdown on Strategic Mineral Smuggling, Pledges Tighter Export Controls July 21, 2025 CHINA: Chinese authorities announced the arrest of several suspects involved in the smuggling of strategic minerals and committed to enhancing enforcement of export controls to prevent illegal shipments and technology transfers for military purposes. Officials stated that the fight against Continue Reading China Expands Kindergarten Lead Poisoning Probe as Central Government Steps In July 16, 2025 China: Chinese media reported that 233 out of 251 children at a kindergarten in Tianshui, a second-tier city in the northwestern province, were found to have elevated blood lead levels. The central government has stepped in to expand the investigation Continue Reading Calls Grow for China to Take Stronger Action Against Price Wars, Deflation, and Sluggish Demand July 7, 2025 China: Beijing's recent efforts to control price wars may help alleviate deflationary pressures, but analysts caution that these measures do not adequately tackle the deeper structural issues facing the world's second-largest economy. This warning comes as the Chinese economy continues Continue Reading China Unveils New Rules to Define Powers of Top Decision-Making Bodies July 1, 2025 China: China's Communist Party is getting ready to formalize the roles of various commissions and groups within its main decision-making body, the Central Committee, by establishing new regulations that clarify their often vague responsibilities. These rules were examined by the Continue Reading China Centralizes Digital Logins with New National Internet ID June 27, 2025 China: China has perfected the art of internet policing, running one of the largest online censorship and surveillance systems in the world. With compulsory identity verification on all online platforms, it has become nearly impossible for users to remain anonymous. Continue Reading Rare Earths Shortage May Trigger Disruptions Similar to Pandemic, Experts Warn June 19, 2025 China: China holds a near-monopoly on 17 metallic elements that are essential for a wide range of everyday products, including cars, jet engines, and electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs. These elements are also vital for the contrast dye used Continue Reading Tragedy Sparks Debate on China’s Overwhelming Academic Pressure After Teen’s Suicide June 11, 2025 China: A tragic suicide note from an 18-year-old girl who took her own life in April has sparked renewed conversations online about the immense academic pressure faced by children in China. In her letter, the girl, who was in her Continue Reading U.S. Tech Restrictions Spur China’s Innovation Drive as Trump-Xi Talks Loom June 5, 2025 China: A high-ranking official from US President Donald Trump's economic team indicated that Trump might have a conversation with China's President Xi Jinping "in the near future." This discussion could potentially help resolve the deadlock in trade negotiations between the Continue Reading Long Advantageous, Harvard's China Ties Become a Political Liability May 27, 2025 China: Harvard University's connections to China, which have historically been beneficial for the institution, are now seen as a drawback as the Trump administration accuses the university of being influenced by Beijing-backed operations. The administration has taken steps to revoke Continue Reading China is strengthening maternal and child health protections April 16, 2025 China: The health of mothers and children serves as a crucial indicator of a nation's overall well-being and social development. In China, a coordinated effort aimed at improving infrastructure and implementing policy innovations has emerged to enhance maternal and child Continue Reading Three Chinese Citizens Feared Abducted in Ghanaian Waters Amid Pirate Attack. March 30, 2025 Over the weekend, the military of the West African country reported that three Chinese citizens went missing from Ghanaian waters and are thought to have been abducted following an incident on March 27, when seven armed individuals boarded their ship Continue Reading China Bans Facial Recognition Without Consent March 30, 2025 China has introduced new rules restricting the use of facial recognition technology. Under the new regulations, companies and organizations cannot use facial recognition without a person’s consent. The government has told the agencies or authorities to follow strict security measures Continue Reading Scientists Warn that Wuhan Laboratories are Testing a Novel Bat Coronavirus that is "ominous." February 6, 2025 Researchers exploring a novel bat coronavirus are conducting tests in Wuhan labs which have scientists worried. They fear the virus could be dangerous because it could affect people. Though some experts feel that managing viruses like this could result in Continue Reading U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Holds Off Talks with Xi February 26, 2025 WASHINGTON/BEIJING - Former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he was in no rush to engage in discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite an intensifying tariff war between the two global economic powers. The U.S. had imposed higher tariffs Continue Reading

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China is an economic powerhouse and a mighty military power in East Asia. They try to intimidate countries in the Southeast Asian region over maritime borders and dispute ownership of strategic islands. They have global trade ties and immense influence in the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Asia. They use the infamous “debt trap” infrastructure loans to grab territory from other countries. The Hambantota International Port in Sri Lanka exemplifies many of these. The Chinese Church faces some of the most extreme forms of persecution. The technological advancements by Chinese companies enable the government to watch and act against Christians in the country. The Chinese underground house churches are of particular interest to the Communist Chinese government.

1.4 BILLION POPULATION 15 PERSECUTION RANKING NON-RELIGIOUS DOMINANT RELIGION Day 17 Pray For China keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right PRESIDENT XI JINPING close China is an economic powerhouse and a mighty military power in East Asia. The Chinese Church faces some of the most extreme forms of persecution. HEAD OF STATE 0.6% POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE 78.23 yrs LIFE EXPECTANCY 96.8% LITERACY RATE Day 17 Pray for China keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right