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Phyllis Thompson wrote that between 1949 and 1952, after the victory of the Communist armies, there was a “ reluctant exodus ” of all of the members of the China Inland Mission.

The leaders met at Bournemouth, England to discuss the situation and the decision was made to re-deploy all of the missionaries into the rest of East Asia.

Headquarters were moved to Singapore and work commenced in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia.

In addition to reducing some languages to written form, the Bible was translated, and basic theological education was given to neglected tribal groups.

The publication and distribution of Christian literature were prioritized among both the rural tribes people and the urban working classes and students.

The goal remained for every community to have a church in East Asia and thereby the Gospel would be preached “ to every creature ”.

The proclamation of the Christian message also included medical work.

Three hospitals were opened in rural Thailand as well as a leprosy control program.

Many of the patients were refugees.

In the Philippines, community development programs were launched.

Alcoholic rehabilitation began in Japan, and rehabilitation work among prostitutes was begun in Taipei and Bangkok.