Christianity in China

This article is referring to a discovery made in around 2001.

A recent discovery - according to the local is 'old news' near the city of Sian, in Central China has dramatically changed the historical record of China and Asia.

Asia with China and Japan in particular are thought of as predominately Buddhist areas. The record of the Church is very limited throughout Asia with the exception of The Philippines and Korea.

As amazing as it may seem the oldest Christian site in Asia has been discovered dating back to 638 AD. The site which is near the ancient Chinese capital of Sian has shattered previous understanding of the role of Christianity in China, Japan and Asia.

The Nestorian Monument, a stone tablet in the city of Sian which was discovered in the 1600s was the only testimony to Christianity in China. What was always a puzzle was that it clearly stated that 'monasteries abound in a hundred cities'. This monument which is often called the 'Rosetta Stone' of Christianity in Asia was the only proof of this past.

Read more here:
Amazing Discovery of China
First-hand Discovery Account
English Translation of the Text