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Dr. Edmond TANG, Director of the China Program of Rev. Maren von der Heyde, Secretary of East Asia/Pacific
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (former CCBI), Desk of the Association of Protestant Churches and
made a visit to the Council November 3, 1998. discussing Mission in Germany (EMW), made her first visit to the
mutual visits between the two Councils. Council.

About 10 members from the Luther Theological Seminary Rev. LUK Fai represented the Council to participate in the
in the (J.S. made a visit to the Council January 12, 1999, Ecumenical Enablers Program in Bangkok, August 25-29.
led by Dr. Martinson, studying the general situation of 1999.
Hong Kong and the Church after the "Handover".
The General Secretary was invited by the Council of
Dr. HSIAO Ching-fen, Director of East Asia Mission of the Churches of Malaysia. August 17-20. 1999 to make a
United Church of Christ and the Christian Church visit.
(Disciples of Christ), visited the Council on March 24.
1999. discussing with Rev. Judy CHAN and the General The Council s relationship with the Christian Conference
Secretary the future relationship between the Common of Asia (CCA) has been improving due to the fact that the
Global Ministries Board and the Council. Dr. HSIAO also CCA headquarters are located in Hong Kong. The General
affirmed that the CGMB will continue to support Rev. Judy Secretary is also a member of the Executive Committee,
CHAN's work in Hong Kong. General Committee, Personnel Committee and
Constitution Review Committee, taking a more active role
Mr. Clement JOHN of the WCC International Affairs Office in the Asia Ecumenical Movement.
had a lunch meeting with the General Secretary on April
26, 1999. He was optimistic towards the Hong Kong Rev. Dr. LO Lung-kwong and the General Secretary were
situation after the “Handover". The situation of Mainland invited to participate in the "Christian Moslem Dialogue
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan was also briefly mentioned. on Human Rights” Conference September 6-8, 1998 held
Dr. Gunter RATH, Director of WCC Office for Income in Bangkok. It was an important occasion for leaders and
Coordination and Development, also made a visit to the scholars from these two religions to exchange their views
Council on May 6, 1999. while he was in Hong Kong and share their concerns, especially in addressing some of
invited by the Hong Kong Tourist Association. Rev. Eric SO the major human rights violations that have happened
and the General Secretary met with him discussing the recently in Asia.
Council's relationship with WCC.
The General Secretary participated in the Executive
Rev. Keith JONES of Missions to Seamen came to Hong Committee and the General Committee meetings of CCA
Kong to learn more about the Hong Kong situation. Rev. November 23-27, 1998 held in Karala, India, planning for
JONES also made a visit to the Council on May 14. 1999. the next General Assembly to be held in the Year 2000 and
sharing about his ministry with seafarers. discussing amendments to the Constitution.

The General Secretary had a dinner meeting with Dr. and Invited by the CCA. a group of 20 youth leaders of the
Mrs. Ken WILSON on May 23, 1999. while they were in Presbyterian Church in the N. E. part of India made a visit
Hong Kong invited by the Methodist Church Hong Kong to Hong Kong January 13-22. 1999. The Council helped
to participate in the General Assembly. Dr. Wilson is prepare their itinerary in Hong Kong. The delegation also
President-Elect of the Methodist Council of Ireland. made a visit to the Council on January 15, sharing our
mutual experiences and concerns. The General Secretary
While the General Secretary was visiting New York for was invited to make a presentation on the Hong Kong
vacation in 1999, he dropped by The Interchurch Center situation and Asian spirituality to th6 delegation at the
and met with Dr. HSIAO Ching-fen and his colleagues, CCA headquarters.
talking about the Hong Kong agenda.
Dr. Wismoady WAHONO, President of East Java Christian
Fr. Kwame LABI, new Executive Secretary of WCC Church, made a visit to Hong Kong on February 24. 1999.
Community and Justice program, made his first visit to invited by CCA. The General Secretary hosted a dinner to
Asia since he took office. While he was in Hong Kong he welcome him to Hong Kong, accompanied by Dr_ Feliciano
visited the Council sharing his vision in the Urban and Carino, General Secretary of CCA. sharing some of the
Rural Mission movement. concerns especially related to Chinese residents in
Indonesia. The relationship between Hong Kong and

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