Xiang Chinese in Malaysia


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction / History

The Xiang are traditionally acknowledged as the most stubborn and proud of all Chinese peoples. Xiang is a distinct Chinese language in transition. It is exposed to Mandarin from several directions. Hunanese women once possessed their own writing system. It was taught by women to women and could not be read by men.
In 1911 the Xiang were described as "the best haters and best fighters in China. Long after the rest of the empire was open to missionary activity, Hunan kept its gates firmly closed against the foreigner."
Though most still live in Hunan Province, some have migrated to Malaysia and the United States for work opportunities.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Xiang are renowned for their theaters and opera.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Xiang follow a mix of Chinese folk religion and traditional Asian religious beliefs.
In Malaysia, there is a higher percentage of Xiang Christians than there is in China.


What Are Their Needs?

The Xiang Chinese need to seek and find the only savior. As it stands, most look elsewhere for their spiritual needs to be met.


Prayer Points

Pray for his kingdom to come and his will to be done among the Xiang Chinese people.
Pray for a movement of Xiang Chinese households to study the Bible and accept the blessings of Christ.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will drive the Xiang Chinese people to the arms of Jesus.
Pray for workers who are filled with the fruit and the power of the Holy Spirit to go to the Xiang Chinese people.


Scripture Prayers for the Han Chinese, Xiang in Malaysia.


References

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People Name General Han Chinese, Xiang
People Name in Country Han Chinese, Xiang
Natural Name Xiang Chinese
Pronunciation Sheeang
Alternate Names Han Chinese; Hsiang; Huanese; Hunan; Hunan Chinese; Hunanese
Population this Country 70,000
Population all Countries 35,763,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 18484
ROP3 Code 114092
ROP25 Code 301734
ROP25 Name Chinese
Country Malaysia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 49  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Country Malaysia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 49  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
15.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.00 %)
6.00 %
Ethnic Religions
69.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
10.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Chinese, Xiang (70,000 speakers)
Language Code hsn   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Chinese, Xiang (70,000 speakers)
Language Code hsn   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Chinese, Xiang

Primary Language:  Chinese, Xiang

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1999-2001)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Chinese, Xiang Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Photo Source (Representative photo)
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