Chinese, general in South Sudan
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| People Name: | Chinese, general |
| Country: | South Sudan |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 1,700 |
| World Population: | 16,066,000 |
| Primary Language: | Chinese, Mandarin |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 20.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 12.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Chinese |
| Affinity Bloc: | East Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Chinese in South Sudan are usually representing Chinese international corporations. They come and go, depending on how volatile the situation may be. There are very few in South Sudan.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They are awaiting the fighting to die down, sometimes taking sides. They are making predatory loans to the government in hopes of gaining control of key infrastructure. This situation is likely to cause a backlash against ethnic Chinese in South Sudan.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Chinese in South Sudan are mainly involved in traditional Chinese religion, which has its similarities to African religion. Both emphasize the worship of ancestral spirits. There is also a Christian minority that can be salt and light in Sudan given the right circumstances. This minority is strong in South Sudan, and they have tremendous potential.
What Are Their Needs?
The Chinese need to put their hope and faith in Jesus Christ. As it stands, they are usually committed to material gain without considering the spiritual consequences.
Prayer Points
Pray for peace and justice in South Sudan.
Pray for God s protection of the innocent in South Sudan.
Pray for ethnic Chinese in Sudan to put their spiritual lives ahead of material gain.
Pray that Christian Chinese South Sudan will be filled with the fruit of the Holy Spirit, drawing the Sudanese to Christ.