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From Mao to McDonalds: a nation transformed.If you go to the Wangfujing shopping centre in Beijing then you will find it bustling with shoppers and lines with expensive stores. Taking a break from the throng you can stop for a coffee at Starbucks or have a snack at McDonalds. These are all signs of an increasing 'westernisation' in China but behind the scenes there is also a spiritual transformation taking place.This book is designed to help you if you have regular interaction with people show more from China. Firstly, it gives you a brief outline of the major changes that have taken place in recent history so that you can understand their cultural background.Secondly, it looks at Chinese students in more detail. Why are they in your schools and universities? Where in China do they come from and what difference does that make? What has changed in their attitude to study? What is their lifestyle likely to be like? What will they think of you?Thirdly, it looks at how best to befriend Chinese people and make them welcome in your country and Fourthly, how best to engage them in discussion (including a valuable FAQ section with answers and further resources to go to) and Fifthly, how to speak on spiritual topics.There is also an appendix with suggested further reading.If you meet Chinese people at work, socially or in education you will find this an invaluable tool. It is also useful for those travelling to China for work or leisure. show less

Globalisation means that increasingly we meet people from a wider variety of nations and cultures.The manufacturing revolution that has seen Japan become one of the top industrialised nations in the world means that more Japanese people are travelling abroad and more people are travelling to Japan.What should Christian's know about the Japanese? That question is answered by this book.A Christian's Pocket Guide to the Japanese firstly looks at the history, culture and religions common in show more Japan - and their attitude to Christianity.Secondly, it gives guidance on how to befriend Japanese people (including a life-saving 'Do's' and 'Don'ts' section) and thirdly how best to talk to them about Christianity itself.There are also useful appendices with suggested further reading and how to lead a Bible study.If you meet people from Japan at work, school or socially - or if you travel to Japan - then this is an invaluable book. show less

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More than 170 years of evangelistic effort have been spent on Thailand and right now, we are seeing a slow, steady harvest. There is unprecedented interest in the gospel and more than 1000 new churches have been started since 2000. But the Thai are still one of the least evangelized people groups on earth. Only 0.5% of its 60 million people are believers and Buddhism has a strong grip. Breakthrough will only come by prayer and the power of God.

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Once proud feudal rulers of vast lands in Burma, China and Thailand, the Shan (who call themselves Tai) are now a people with no land to call their own. The Shan are oppressed - politically, economically, physically, culturally, and spiritually - and their communities suffer from illiteracy, addiction, prostitution, AIDS, poverty, broken families, and a loss of hope. Still, they are a very proud race, deriving great joy from their heritage. Their Buddhist faith, intricately combined show more with animism, is deeply rooted in the culture of the Shan. Life decisions that contradict the wishes of parents and society are rare. Although there is a published Bible in the majority dialect and a small established church, very few Shan have ever heard about Jesus. As one of the largest unreached people groups in southeast Asia, with a population between 5-7 million, they are a people in deep of the gospel of Christ. show less