CCP China & Ourselves 46 and 47

This special double issue focuses on two trips to China that the CCP aided in organizing in May for members of the Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians and the CCP delegation to the Nanjing ’86 conference. First, Theresa Chu reports on the visit of Third World theologians to China and their experiences and observations while there. Attention then shifts to the Nanjing ’86 Conference, beginning a report and evaluation of the conference by Glen Davis (Presbyterian Church in Canada) that concludes with some recommendations for Nanjing. It also provides a text by KH Ting, titled “Christian Sharing Across National Boundaries: As a Chinese Christian Sees It,” in which he details his beliefs and understanding on international ecumenism. The Chinese view of the conference, from the perspective of several of its Chinese participants, is also considered in the issue. Reflections on the trip and conference are also given from Alfred Dumont (United Church of Canada), Laverne V Jacobs (Anglican Church of Canada), Patti Talbot (Presbyterian Church in Canada), and Lois Wilson (Ecumenical Forum of Canada). The issue also includes a report by Edith B. Shore (Canadian Council of Churches), titled “Women Hold Up Half the Sky,” which relates the experiences and challenges faced by women in China. The issue concludes with new reports on religious and domestic affairs in China.

C&O No 46 and 47 Summer and Fall 1986 by SarahZwierzchowski