Balanced view and interesting commentary on Chinese Christians in Time magazine:
"In the long run, though, government attempts to circumscribe how people practice their faith seem unlikely to succeed--and could well spark more unrest. It's telling that even in the face of such crackdowns, some Chinese Christians say they are confident that they will eventually win the freedom to practice their faith as they choose. Brother Chow (not his real name) is one. He is every inch the model of the modern Chinese Christian, a preacher who doubles as a businessman. Despite his pressed jeans, polo shirt and fancy mobile phone, he professes to believe in a deep, ancient faith, one that he says has carried many a Christian through persecution. 'Why don't I think it will be a problem? Because as time goes on, the government will get to know the Christian spirit and realize that God exists.' He smiles with the secret knowledge of a true believer. 'And then,' he says, 'they will become Christians too.'"
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