Asia Compact | 19.01.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 19.01.2018 | 19:00 UTC Asia In Xi we trust - Is China cracking down on Christianity? In China churches are being demolished and new laws are set to increase monitoring of religious activities. As more Chinese turn to Christianity, the Communist Party sees a rival in a struggle for hearts and minds. Xi revives communist nostalgia and personality cult Can God be Offended? Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression 'The Chinese Dream' and Xi Jinping's power politics in 2017 German churches warn of increasing oppression of Christians worldwide Expert: China aiming to 'reduce Christianity's public profile' Rebooting the Catholic Church Opinion: The state already plays a role in religion Abandoning Christianity: The young adults who are moving on What it's like to be a Christian in Iran Opinion: Religion is not the problem Opinion: Believers respecting believers Chinese Communist Party takes control of paramilitary police Business Only threats in Trump's China policy? One year after Donald Trump's inauguration, US trading partners in Europe and Asia are largely in agreement that it could have been much worse. But what is going to happen in the smoldering trade dispute with China? What effect has Trump's presidency had on Africa? China's economic growth rebounds in 2017 Donald Trump 'very disappointed' with China for alleged oil shipments into North Korea China trade surplus drops, but not with US China: 'We will not halt US bond purchases' Asia An isolated Israel seeks closer friendship with India As Israel faces growing international isolation for its Palestinian policy, India has emerged as an economic and strategic partner. After a visit to New Delhi this week, Israeli PM Netanyahu sees promise for the future. Modi becomes first Indian PM to visit Israel Three years of Modi: Taking stock in India Indian PM Narendra Modi launches sweeping tax reform One year after demonetization – Has India eliminated 'black money'? Palestinian leaders seek to suspend recognition of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel will not accept 'bogus' Palestinian reconciliation deal India's Modi lifts the curtain on ties with Israel Israel's Netanyahu in India to seal trade and defense deals UN to vote on resolution rejecting US Jerusalem decision Jerusalem: Three things to know News Human rights in China China detains prominent human rights lawyer and Xi Jinping critic Rights lawyer Yu Wensheng has been detained by Chinese authorities, hours after circulating a letter calling for constitutional reforms. His wife told DW she had no idea what charges he faced or where he'd been taken. China: Human rights lawyers live in fear Xi revives communist nostalgia and personality cult Chinese author Ma Jian: 'The Communist Party keeps their people well-fed, but in a cage' China rights advocate Jiang pleads guilty to 'subversion' Official monitoring of NGOs in China Hong Kong activists split over participation in Tiananmen memorial China's Communist Party enshrines 'Xi Jinping Thought' in constitution   © Deutsche Welle 2018