Category - taiwan

Taiwan church leaders disappointed at failure of UN referendum

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:13:46 +0000

The Anglican Bishop of Taiwan and one of his senior priests say they are saddened by the failure of the electorate on the island to pass two referendums asking whether Taiwan should enter the United Nations.

Desmond Tutu calls on Taiwan to face its painful past

staff writers — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:46:38 +0100

On a visit last week, he former South African archbishop has urged the Taiwanese people to heal the wounds caused by a 1947 uprising in which thousands were massacred.

Taiwan church leader breaks the ice with China

staff writers — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000

Bishop David J. H. Lai of Taiwan paid his first official visit to mainland China this week, meeting with state officials in Beijing, exchanging information with new friends in Nanjing and Shanghai, and emphasizing the need for harmonious relationships - a message that resonantes with the country's official Protestant churches in their post-denominational era.