Among the flock

Article Abstract:

Christianity in China does not suffer the levels of suppression portrayed by some Westerners. Brutal oppression of Christians occurred in the past, and the Chinese government still does not officially allow people to worship outside the auspices of the state church, the Catholic Patriotic Association. However, the illegal underground church, which acknowledges the authority of the Pope, is relatively unrestricted. Some bishops who oppose state suppression undergo harassment, but others are members of both the illegal church and the Patriotic Association and openly preach Catholic tenets.

Religious organizations, Religion, Roman Catholic Organizations, Catholic Church, Christianity

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God's country: be it Buddhism, Christianity or centuries-old sects, Chinese are flocking to religion in unprecedented numbers. That has Beijing alarmed - and scrambling for control

Article Abstract:

A weakened central government and economic prosperity in China have resulted in a resurgence of religion, and the government is uncertain that it will be able to stem this tide. Buddhism, Christianity and ancient secret societies are all part of this resurgence. The government is particularly concerned about religion beliefs that may result in nationalist or separatist sentiments. The major religions, such as Buddhism and Taoism, are not anti-government, but religion does pose a threat to adherence to political doctrine.

Analysis, Cover Story, Church and state, Church and state in China

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Outside the law

Article Abstract:

The Chinese ministry of justice is planning the introduction of new regulations which will make it illegal for foreign law firms to take on Chinese lawyers. These firms may even be forced to go as far as dismissing Chinese lawyers whom they already employ. This is part of efforts dating from Sep 1996 to limit the activities of foreign lawyers in China. It comes at a time when Chinese lawyers are still extremely inexperienced compared with their foreign counterparts.

Legal services, Offices of Lawyers, Business Law NEC, Laws, regulations and rules, Attorneys, Lawyers, Employment, Commercial law, Law firms

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