China Archives

Hong Kong bishop urges independent inquiry into student’s death

Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
Nov 13, 2019

A bishop is calling on the Hong Kong government to set up an independent inquiry into the death of a student during the latest pro-democracy riots.

Is now the time for the Vatican to double down on ties with Taiwan?

News Analysis
Nov 3, 2019

Being the lone state in Europe to still recognize Taiwan leaves the Vatican with exactly one thing China wants — which may just afford Rome the only leverage it’s likely to get.

Taiwan priest doubts Vatican-China deal exists ‘on paper’

Church in Asia
Oct 31, 2019

A top official in the Taiwanese Catholic Church has voiced doubt that a controversial secret agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops actually exists on paper, suggesting that the deal was more of an exchange of words than formalities.

Hong Kong bishop reminds people that all involved in protests are human

Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
Oct 29, 2019

As demonstrations pitting pro-government groups against pro-democracy protesters continue, a bishop urged Catholics to pray for the realization that all are humans and not “cockroaches or dogs.”

Where diplomacy fails, Taiwan touts freedom, democracy

Church in Asia
Oct 29, 2019

As Taiwan rapidly becomes increasingly isolated in the international community, having recently lost two more diplomatic allies, they are bolstering their image as a stable democracy where freedoms are enjoyed that are not in neighboring China.

Taiwanese authorities to Vatican: China deal not helping Catholics on the ground

Church in Asia
Oct 29, 2019

A year after the Vatican made its secret agreement with China on the appointment of bishops, top Taiwanese officials have voiced doubt that the deal is making a difference for Catholics on the ground, and voiced hope that the Holy See would not drop Taipei in favor of Beijing, as some fear.