I have known many chinese people that share there has been a large chinese (home)church since the 1920's or so.. The people meet quietly in small groups even 2,3, or 4 not to raise suspicion.. Even the chinese christians don't know how big the church is there.. But its been growing strongly for at least 80 years(more like a 100).. Amazing the depth of spiritual knowledge these ones have too..
Must have to do with risking your life and livelihood to even BE a christian.. The ones I've known are not nominal christians.. There is also a strong chinese church in San Francisco of all places.. One wonders how many of the chinese army and even many politicians are christians.. MAOS purges of buddhism(and related religions) must have opened a void.. And christ(messiah) being an infintely better concept has filled the void somewhat, I think..
The chinese are more open to biblical metaphor than some other cultures, maybe, probably.. Jesus used metaphorical epigrams to display most meaningful things.. They "get it"(mostly).. not all cultures do easily.. These chinese "brothers" are rich sources of spiritual gold.. IF YOU CAN get them to open up..
I have a friend who is a missionary to pastors in these countries. He reports that the Chinese christians are in the millions and more and more coming every day. He says the same about Africa and the Middle East. He was in Bethlehem for a number of years ministering to Jews there. He and his staff were arrested in China but they were let go. God is at work for sure in these ‘hidden’ nations. He loves the Muslims and is at work now in their lives. I don’t fear a Muslim takeover anymore because I know God has a plan for them as well as for us. He really IS in control.