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Beijing Widely Publicize AIDS Awareness on World's AIDS Day
Chinese Ministry of Health and U.N. AIDS agency issued a statement on Sunday, pledging to commit to the fight against stigma and discrimination towards the people with the disease, and they hung a massive red ribbon, the symbol of AIDS awareness, at the Olympic Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing, according to Associated Press.

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Taiwan's 8th National Prayer Breakfast Upholds Church Unity, Social Transformation
TAIPEI, Taiwan - With the theme “Transformation – How to be Spiritual Influencers of the Country”, the 8th National Prayer Breakfast event was held on the morning of Nov. 29 at the Taipei International Conference Centre.

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China Held its First Chinese House Church Symposium in Beijing
From Nov. 21 thru 22, co-hosting with the Beijing Pacific Solutions Social Science Research Institute, Minorities Development Research Institute, a branch of the China State Council's Research and Development Centre, hosted a special topic seminar with the theme “Christianity and Harmonious Society Seminar – Chinese House Church Symposium.”

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Chinese Christians Reminded to Give Thanks to God in All Circumstances
FLUSHING, New York - Faith Bible Church held a Thanksgiving service at their main church in Flushing, gathering all of their church members from the different congregations. The speaker delivered a message titled “Not Forgetting”, leading the participants to deeply reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving and to become Christians who are grateful to God.

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Thousands Celebrate Canada's First 'Wedlock11-11 Day' in Vancouver
With “Love Passing On, Love in City" as the theme, Canada’s first Wedlock Day was held on Nov. 11, celebrating the everlasting marriage of a husband and a wife. Over 500 married couples held hands and read the vow before God to once again “love you, respect you, protect you…this is my sincerity and my undivided promise”, as if they were getting married once again.

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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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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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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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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.
