Cultural Exchange with China (CEC), a Catholic group, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, as part of a growing network of UK engagement.

Christians in China need qualified clergy who can contribute to the development of society, China's Minister of State Administration for Religious Affairs says.

Vatican and Hong Kong cardinals have criticised the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association for organising the ordination of a bishop in northeastern China.

The recently appointed UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief has spoken out over the Chinese government's treatment of religious minorities.