Tag: China
Lawmakers urge UN to protect 4 dozen Uyghurs detained for a...
Four dozen Uyghur men have been held at Thailand’s Immigration Detention Center since 2014, after attempting to escape persecution in China
Cardinal Chow sees Vatican-China Agreement extension as ‘step forward’
He noted that “there has been a positive shift in relations,” although he acknowledged that “many dioceses [are] still without bishops.”
Newly ordained Coadjutor Bishop of Beijing pledges ‘All for the Gospel’
Bishop Zhen expressed gratitude for what he described as a divine calling, acknowledging his perceived inadequacies for the role
Holy See and China extend Provisional Agreement on appointment of bishops
After “appropriate consultation and assessment,” the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to extend the Provisional Agreement on the appointment of Bishops for another 4 years.
Myanmar rebels capture border base near Chinese rare-earth mining hub
Most of the mines in Panwa have been shuttered amid fighting in the region, and the Chinese workers there have largely returned home
Taiwan’s ambassador to Vatican highlights partnership in charity and peace
Lee highlighted how Taiwan and the Vatican have worked “hand in hand” to provide humanitarian aid and contribute to the international community
EXPLAINED: How the umbrella became a Hong Kong protest symbol
10 years ago, demonstrators in Hong Kong used umbrellas to protect against pepper spray – and images went viral.
Pope’s Asia visit draws attention to Holy See’s delicate China diplomacy
For his part, Pope Francis reiterated a long-standing desire to visit China during his press conference on Friday’s flight back to Rome
UN rights chief renews call for Chinese movement on abuses documented...
China denies it has committed rights abuses against the 11 million Uyghurs, a mostly Muslim, Turkic-speaking group that refers to Xinjiang
China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says
“This provision is a positive fruit of the dialogue established over the years between the Holy See and the Chinese government"
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