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Missionary Lens Captures China’s First Color Documentary Amidst the Civil War

The footage, known today as “Color Old Ankang (1947),” is regarded as the first color documentary filmed in China. Shot by Norwegian missionary Karl Mortensen using a Kodak 16mm camera, the film offers a rare and vibrant window into the daily lives, religious activities, and social customs of Ankang just two years before the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Shanghai to Host 2025 JRCC–JSRH Joint Workshop on Christian Studies

The 2025 joint workshop of the Journal for Research of Christianity in China (JRCC) and the Journal of the Study on Religion and History (JSRH) will be held on December 14 at Shanghai University's Baoshan Campus, focusing on theology, Chinese Christian history, comparative religion, and biblical translation studies.

New Book Reignites Faith This Holiday Season

As the year draws to a close and the holiday season invites reflection, many Americans find themselves wrestling with profound questions about meaning, faith, and the future. Surveys show that fewer people now identify with organized religion than in previous generations—yet at the same time, curiosity about God, spirituality, and transcendence is quietly rising, especially among younger seekers searching for coherence in an anxious and uncertain world.
arts
books

The Phone Fix: Reclaiming Our Attention in an Age of Distraction

In our daily phone use, we can clearly sense the downside of "habit becoming second nature." We often reach for our phones without thinking, even when there are no notification sounds. The screen lights up, our fingers swipe, and our eyes move across familiar icons—yet we are not sure what we are actually seeking.
music & film & tv

Missionary Lens Captures China’s First Color Documentary Amidst the Civil War

The footage, known today as “Color Old Ankang (1947),” is regarded as the first color documentary filmed in China. Shot by Norwegian missionary Karl Mortensen using a Kodak 16mm camera, the film offers a rare and vibrant window into the daily lives, religious activities, and social customs of Ankang just two years before the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
heritage

The Legend of Faith and Sport: Family Memories of Eric Liddell

On the occasion of the "Eric Liddell and Weifang" exhibition, China Christian Daily interviewed Eric Liddell’s niece, Sue Caton, who shared her involvement with the Eric Liddell Community, reflected on her uncle’s legacy, and offered family memories of him.
event & festivals

Holiday Pause: How Christians Spent National Day Resting and Reconnecting

The National Day holiday brought a pause to the daily routine. The community parking lot was largely empty, and the usual groups of grandparents and babies had vanished as many families traveled or returned home. The break offered Elena a rare chance to step away from the ordinary order of life—to pause, adjust, and reestablish balance.
ethnic minorities
cultural exchanges

Shanghai Exhibition Honors Pearl S. Buck’s Literary and Cultural Bridgework

The Shanghai Library’s current exhibition, “Pearls of the East, Harmony with the West,” offers a concise yet detailed overview of Pearl S. Buck’s life and legacy. Through a curated selection of her published works and scholarly studies, the exhibition presents a well-organized narrative of Buck’s contributions to literature, translation, and intercultural dialogue.
Understanding Church in China
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