The Christian faith is very community-based and uses a lot of language of family, and for Chinese people, it’s all about family. Chinese are in a “we” culture, not an “I” culture. That’s very much what the Christian church is, too.” Read more …
The emotional cost of sending Chinese teens abroad to study
The TV drama “A Love for Separation” provoked widespread discussion on Chinese social media. The show depicts the struggles of three children from different backgrounds as their families prepare to send them off to schools in the U.S. Read more …
Americans have misconceptions about China, Chinese man says
Hundreds of thousands of Chinese come to the U.S. to study and work. Those who return to China are nicknamed sea turtles. We hear from a returnee to China who’s trying to adjust to life in Beijing. Read more …
Stories from Chinese millennials: interview with a disappointed dreamer
Last year I spent time interviewing a group of Chinese graduate students I regularly met with for bible study. With the permission of those interviewed, I published a series called “Stories from Chinese Millennials.” Read more …
What did they respond to?
Here are short stories from six different young Chinese people where they talk about what they have responded to while overseas. Read more …
Walking Together
We have walked hand in hand these last years and learned that no matter what our circumstances, God is a faithful God. Read more …
John Song—A Fruitful Returnee
One life can impact so many others! Song Shangjie is indeed a fruitful returnee Christian. Read more …
First Three Years after the Returning of a “Sea Turtle”
Every night, I would cry when I looked at the photos of my overseas church life. Read more …
The Grace of Staying in the Big City
Although the past year here has been very different than I expected, I’m happy for the reasons I stayed. Read more …
No More Running Away
In truth, it is always easier to run away than to face challenges, but fleeing from difficulties is not God’s will. Read more …