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We’ve always thought is was a little strange that Taiwan did not have a real embassy. According to this hot off the press release from the AP, that may soon be changing - at least in appearances.
US may post Marines at office in Taiwan - New York Times

I came across this article today and thought it did a good job of describing the situation in China as I hear it from co-workers. Read about the government’s policy toward, and treatment of, Christians.
The Rutherford Institute - Commentary

Fran has just posted another “Mission Moment”.You can read it HERE or go to one on the links on the home page (top or right side).
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I read an article on a plane ride yesterday that breaks my heart for many of the Taiwanese people. Each year there is a big procession around parts of the island where people can come out and show devotion to and to be blessed by a hand-made wooden idol. It is Matsu, the goddess of [...]

We took the day last Thursday to check out the Maokong Gondolas. It was a cold and drizzly day but that kept the crowds down.  One of the things we are in awe of, is how cheap an all day outing can be.  The gondola ride took about half an hour to ride up to [...]

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