Mormon Church announces talks to 'regularize' operations in China
On Aug. 24, a senior Chinese official met with the First Presidency in the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City. Previously, Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve and Elder Donald L. Hallstrom of the Presidency of the Seventy had attended two meetings in Beijing with Chinese leaders in February and May that Chinese representatives initiated. Ref. Source 5
Missionaries In China
"Such rumors are absolutely false. Refute them!" Elder Nelson said. "Leaders of this church enter countries new to the church through the front door. We do not go in through the back door or via the alley. Our relationships are based on honesty, openness, integrity and complete compliance with local law." Ref. Source 8