Overseas Chinese Christians in Contemporary China
Book Description
In an era of rapid globalization and China's rising influence, a fascinating spiritual journey unfolds among overseas Chinese Christians who have chosen to make their home in Shanghai. This compelling ethnographic study reveals how faith becomes a powerful lens through which educated, financially secure Chinese diaspora members navigate their complex relationship with their ancestral homeland.
Rather than fitting neatly into conventional categories of bridge-builders or profit-driven entrepreneurs, these Christian business professionals demonstrate a more nuanced approach to identity and belonging. Their stories illuminate how religious conviction shapes their long-term vision for life in contemporary China, offering them tools to process both aspirations and anxieties as they establish roots in a rapidly transforming society.
Through careful observation and analysis, this work uncovers the distinctive ways these overseas Chinese Christians integrate their spiritual beliefs with their cultural heritage and professional ambitions. Their experiences challenge existing assumptions about diaspora communities, revealing how faith serves as both anchor and compass in navigating questions of identity, obligation, and purpose.
For readers interested in the intersection of spirituality, cultural identity, and global mobility, this study provides valuable insights into how religious practice can offer meaning and direction amid the complexities of modern transnational life. It demonstrates how personal faith becomes a practical resource for creating belonging across cultural and geographical boundaries.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 154 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Ethnic identity
- ✓ Explore Christians
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Asia, history
- ✓ Understand psychological principles
- ✓ Explore Social conditions
- ✓ Explore Chinese
- ✓ Explore Christianity
