The Chinese Union Mission (CHUM) was featured in the advertisement section of the official People's Republic of China Yearbook 2005. The one full color page advertisement is entitled "Chinese Union Mission, Hong Kong, China". It has several pictures of hospital, school, and church within CHUM territory, and an short introduction about Seventh-day Adventist church, including Adventist church worldwide statistics

According to the yearbook editor, People's Republic of China Yearbook is the most authoritative and comprehensive yearbook reflecting China's achievements in implementing its reform and open policy and its modernization drive as well as the major policies and events. Compiled by the Yearbook Editorial Board of Xinhua News Agency, China Yearbook has its Chinese and English editions distributed worldwide.

The inclusion of CHUM in the yearbook is the result of efforts by Pr. Robert Wong, Director of Global Chinese Ministry. The benefit of recognition of the Adventist Church by the Chinese government is far reaching than any other means. After careful scrutiny of the editorial board, the CHUM was first featured in the English edition of the China Yearbook 2004, and finally appeared in the 2005 Chinese edition.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church Listed in "Chinese Christianity Dictionary"

The Recent "Christianity Dictionary" in China included an entry on "The Seventh-day Adventist Church.” The significance of this dictionary entry is that it was written by an Adventist, Pr. Robert Wong, who is an avid writer and has long time experience in ministries to Chinese people.

The 500 words or so article outlined the history of the Adventist church and it's fundamental beliefs. It also includes Adventist church worldwide statistics, giving readers a real sense that the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a worldwide church and belongs to the mainstream Christian denominations.

With this official dictionary entry, people in China can recognize that the Seventh-day Adventist’s belief is in line with the scripture and Adventist church which has a worldwide impact.