Category - beijing

Keeping an eye on China

Giles Fraser — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:39:53 +0100

Mao Zedong died in 1976, and since then, two big things have happened to China, says Giles Fraser. The first is the explosion of the economy. The other is the explosion of religion - and, sometimes, its suppression.

Christians seek signs of change in Beijing Olympics invitations

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:52:42 +0100

Some Chinese Christians have seen their invitation to the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics as a new recognition of religion and global values in officially atheist China.

Tibet freedom protesters interrupt Olympic torch ceremony

staff writers — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:00:15 +0000

Pro-Tibet freedom protesters from media rights group Reporters Without Borders broke through the cordon of 1,000 police officers in Olympia, Greece, as China's envoy spoke and the Olympic torch was lit prior to the Beijing games.

Beijing urged by Hong Kong Christians to talk to Tibetans

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:13:31 +0000

Hong Kong Christians have urged the Chinese government in Beijing to stop its suppression of peaceful demonstrations in Tibet and to talk to the Tibetan people.

Hong Kong church leaders reject Beijing's suffrage delay

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:18:51 +0000

Hong Kong church leaders have rejected China's decision to introduce universal suffrage in the nation's special region by 2017, and have led thousands of marchers demanding votes for all by 2012, against Beijing's wishes.

Beijing's new Catholic bishop promises harmony between church and society

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:22:38 +0100

Beijing's new Catholic bishop, 42-year-old Joseph Li Shan, reported to have the approval of both the Vatican and the Chinese government, says he will help the development of a "harmonious society". Government officials in say religion can play an important role in building such a society.

Death of leader may signal change in China-Vatican relations

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:17:24 +0100

The death of Chinese Catholic Bishop Michael Fu Tieshan of Beijing may signal further development is the awkward relations between the Vatican and the Chinese government.

Beijing games highlight China issues of religious freedom

staff writers — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:57:54 +0000

Using the 2008 Olympics in Beijing as a platform, a US commission on religious freedom has called for increased international pressure on China to end its intolerance of religious expression - writes Cheryl Heckler for Ecumenical News International (ENI).

Taiwan church leader breaks the ice with China

staff writers — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000

Bishop David J. H. Lai of Taiwan paid his first official visit to mainland China this week, meeting with state officials in Beijing, exchanging information with new friends in Nanjing and Shanghai, and emphasizing the need for harmonious relationships - a message that resonantes with the country's official Protestant churches in their post-denominational era.