ROME – Cardinal-designate Stephen Chow of Hong Kong, who will receive his red hat from Pope Francis tomorrow, has voiced his belief that the Vatican’s approach to dialogue with China is working, and that perceptions it is naïve are wrong.

Chow also said he is happy that two bishops from mainland China will participate in the forthcoming Synod of Bishops on Synodality, and sees it as progress in terms of Vatican-China relations.

Referring to the participation of the two bishops at a press point with journalists, Chow said, “We are very happy about that.”