| The LDS Church was not well prepared for its first China mission in 1852. The lack of preparation was the internal cause of this failed mission. Between 1852 to 1949, the Church missed a good opportunity to become one of the major Christian churches in China due to its conservative and overcautious attitude toward political disturbances in China. It, with regard to missionary work, has experienced difficulties, challenges, developments, transitions, consolidation, expansion, and achievements in Hong Kong (1955-1993) and Taiwan (1956-1989). The biggest new challenges to the Church in these two areas are to strengthen local leadership and to increase overall converted Chinese families. Since 1979, the Church has been successful in cultural exchange programs with the People's Republic of China. The Church has been active while the Chinese government passive in developing relations with each other. The entrance of the Church into China for proselyting still seems distant. |
