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Lausanne Movement CEO Michael Oh Affirms the Global Influence of Chinese Missions Convention
The English department of East Coast Ambassador for Chinese Missions Convention (CMC) experienced a historic breakthrough in 2013. Lausanne Movement's executive director and CEO Michael Oh, who was one of the English speakers of the Convention, expressed his gratitude for the global role of the CMC in promoting the development of Chinese churches.

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Kenneth Bae, U.S. Missionary Imprisoned in North Korea: Family 'Appalled' by Dennis Rodman's 'Outrageous' Accusations
Family of U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae expressed outrage at Dennis Rodman's suggestion that the Korean-American Christian was at fault for getting imprisoned in North Korea since Nov. 2012 and sentenced to 15 years in labor camp.

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Dennis Rodman Has Meltdown in CNN Interview, Defends North Korea 'Basketball Diplomacy' (Youtube Video)
Dennis Rodman visits North Korea for the fourth time. This time, 10 other former NBA players traveled with him to train the North Korean basketball players for an exhibition game that coincides with Kim Jong Un's 31st birthday.

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North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un's Aunt Kim Kyong Hui Suspected Dead after Husband's Execution
Kim Kyong Hui, sister to the North Korean dictator's deceased father Kim Jong Il, is suspected to have died recently. It is speculated that she may have committed suicide shortly after her estranged husband's execution in December, or she might have suffered from a heart attack.

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Dennis Rodman Brings Former NBA Players to North Korea for Kim Jong Un's Birthday Exhibition Basketball Game
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman continues in his friendship with Kim Jong Un, and has brought several former professional basketball players with him to North Korea for an exhibition game against their team. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday of this week for the dictator's birthday.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
