A Short List of Books and Websites about China
A short list of helpful books and websites about China. continued »
Aliens and Sojourners: The Chinese Among Us
Award-winning fiction writer Ha Jin’s new collection of twelve stories introduces us to a cast of characters living in Flushing, a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. continued »
A Revival of Buddhism?
The focus on Buddhism in this issue of China Today reflects the current state of Buddhism in China. These articles seek to explain why there is a revival of Buddhism in China, focusing mainly on the economy as a driving force in one way or another. continued »
Changing China and You
In 1962, China had just stunned the world by testing its first atomic bomb. Its ruler Mao Zedong had not yet launched the Great Cultural Revolution, but would soon unleash millions of young people upon China to smash all that was old and traditional. continued »
The Chinese Character
As Chinese society plunges headlong at a breakneck pace into the 21st century, old customs fall by the wayside and traditional values seem irrelevant to countless young people. After all, what wisdom does Confucius have to offer about global trade?... continued »
China’s Future
While there is no doubt that China has regained much of the prestige and power it enjoyed in the greatest days of her East Asian dominance, observers differ on the prospects for this rising giant. Progress On the one hand,... continued »
CHINDIA: How China and India Are Revolutionizing Global Business
The Preface quotes an earlier story to the effect that “Never has the world seen the simultaneous, sustained takeoffs of two nations that together account for one-third of the planet’s population.” continued »
Chinese Religion
Chinese religion today defies neat categories. Though the government recognizes Buddhism, Daoism, Islam, and both Protestant and Roman Catholic Christianity, actual practice often blurs these boundaries and includes several traditional philosophies and beliefs. continued »
The China Study
How would you like to – Eat all you want and yet keep your optimum weight? Keep yourself from getting heart disease; most types of cancer; diabetes; and kidney, eye, brain, and other diseases? Perhaps even cure these diseases if you already have one of them? And all without taking pills or undergoing surgery? Dr. Colin Campbell shows how all this is possible in his book, The China Study. continued »
The Chinese
The front cover describes The Chinese as “An insider’s look at the issues which affect and shape China today,” which is the least that can be said for the riches of this powerful book. continued »
Taiwan: Nation-State or Province?
Comprehensive; balanced; thorough; accessible; neutral – all these qualities, and more, make it required reading for all who live in Taiwan or wish to understand its current status and potential future. continued »
Chinese and Shame
Although all observers note that the Chinese place great emphasis upon “face” and therefore shame, how much that should influence the way in which the Gospel is presented remains a question which only the Scriptures can answer. continued »
Asia’s Religions: Christianity’s Momentous Encounter with Paganism
This book provides not only a good overview of the major religions and world views prevalent in Asia today, but also a convincing argument against the efficacy of these religions to satisfy the souls of men, and the power of the Gospel alone to change people’s hearts and to allow them to live with consistency. continued »
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