Perspectives on Confucianism
The guest editor's point of view.
2014
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How Long Does It Take to Learn Chinese?
Since I've been in China for 28 years, and speak Chinese reasonably well, I am often asked two questions (by foreigners), neither of which have easy answers.
Popular Christian Books in China
Many people are surprised to know that that there are numerous Christian books that have been published in China and as a result can be legally sold and distributed within China. This is something that has been going on for the past ten years.
ZGBriefs The Weeks Top Picks, March 6 Issue
Violence was very much in China-related media this week as people inside and outside of China sought to come to grips with the brutal attack that took place in the Kunming train station on March 1. A new date, 3-01 has entered our terrorism vocabulary.
A Brief Look at Filial Piety, Indebtedness, and the Gospel in the Chinese Context
Filial piety has long been part and parcel of Chinese culture.
Christians Go Online to Comment on the Kunming Massacre
Chinese Christians offer their thoughts on the Kunming knife massacre.
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What to Make of the Attack in Kunming
On Saturday, there was a knife attack at the Kunming train station. When it was over, 29 people were dead and hundreds injured. Here's how the Los Angeles Timesreported the scene:
Love Online, Chinese Style
The explosion of China's online Christian community has not only provided believers with a new platform for expressing their faith, it is also helping to meet practical needs within the Christian community. Recently Chinese Church Voices featured an article from the online Christian newspaper Gospel Times about Christian dating websites in China.
ZGBriefs The Weeks Top Picks, February 27 Issue
My top picks this week center on architecture, education, and the plight of the disabled in China.
To Conquer Characters, Rethink Radicals
When I began learning Chinese at age twenty-one, I was encouraged to discover that every character has a "radical", a component which communicates meaning. Characters containing the "three dots", for example, denote something to do with water. River and lake , wash and rinse , and sweat and tears all contain the water radical on the left.
Speed Skating Coach Li Yan Talks about the Bible
The most successful short track speed skating coach in the world is Li Yan. She is also a Christian. The Christian Times reports on the importance of faith in her life.