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3rd China Project Exhibition from June 2-9, 1998. The delegation was
November 6-12, 1997 at the YMCA of very impressed after visiting related
Hong Kong, participated in by seven churches and organizations.
Christian organizations. The opening
ceremony was held on November 6, 10. Invited by the China Christian Council,
officiated by our Chairman Rev. LI Ping- the General Secretary made a visit to
kwong. Thanks to the YMCA of Hong Shanghai, June 24-26, 1998, meeting
Kong for providing the venue and with church leaders Dr. HAN Wen-zao,
reception! Rev. SU Deci, Rev. DENG Fu-chuan,
Rev. CAO Shenji, etc. for 7 hours.
5. Invited by the Chinese Christian Discussion included current church
Literature Council, a delegation led by situation in Hong Kong and the
Rev. Deng Fu-chuan made a visit to Mainland, future relations between the
Hong Kong during December 1-5, 1997. churches in Hong Kong and the
The delegation visited the Council on Mainland, and the cooperation and
December 1. partnership in the areas of theological
education and lay leadership training.
6. Invited by the Chinese Christian It was a very thorough discussion with
Religious Education Association, a deep analysis and exploration. Dr.
delegation from the Religious Center of LAM Tak-ho, President of the Lutheran
the Religious Affairs Bureau of China Theological Seminary, also participated
made a visit to Hong Kong and also in the latter part of the discussion and
visited the Council on February 26,1998. made a proposal on theological
The General Secretary also participated education. This issue needs follow-up
in the Open Forum hosted by the Holy and response in the future.
Trinity Church on Sunday, March 1,
1998. The director of the center spoke
on the religious policy and situation in Relationship with Other Religions
China. The General Secretary also
made a brief presentation on the The Council takes part in "The Colloquium
exchanges between the churches in for Six Religious Leaders" and keeps regular
Hong Kong and mainland China, to contact with other religions. The six
improve mutual understanding. religions include Protestant Christian,
Roman Catholic, Buddhism, Islam, Taoism
7. The Council warmly received the Fujian and Confucianism.
Christian Council's delegation hosting a
dinner on April 28, 1998, exchanging This year is the 20th anniversary since the
ideas and improving relationship. establishment of "The Colloquium for Six
Religious Leaders". The Council
8. The Council received a delegation from participated in the following events:
Beijing, arranged by the Lutheran
Theological Seminary on April 29, 1998. 1. The meetings of "The Colloquium for Six
The delegation included several Religious Leaders":
scholars from the Religious Academy as
well as officials. Two meetings took place on November
13, 1997 at the Bishop Lei International
9. A delegation of 15 members from the House and on May 14, 1998 at the Fung
Yunnan Christian Council accepted the Ying Seen Koon respectively. Rev. LI
Council's invitation to visit Hong Kong, Ping-kwong, Rev. Ralph LEE Ting-sun,

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