April 1999 CONTENTS 1. Editorial2. THE SITUATION IN CHINA The Work of the Chinese Religious Affairs Bureau, through the eyes of Guang Zhou City RAB Deputy Director Mr. Lin Jian Xin Citizenship of children in mainland China born to Hong Kong parents China returns attacks, criticizing the Western human rights record A Chinese Christian in Hong Kong 3. VIOLENCE IN INDIAViolence against Christians spreads in several areas of India The Church's reaction to the violence around it Allegations the Hindu extremists are bringing against Christians The church's 'dismal' record on poverty 4. REGIONAL TOPICSAn Age of enlightenment for PNG-the stress of cultural change News Flash: Violence erupted Easter Sunday in Nazareth AR-WACC holds a gCommon Value Consultationh in Kuala Lumpur The new head of the Asia Desk explains it's role 5. Lutheran News 6. Ecumenical News 7. Letters to the Editor
