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.
The Xiang are renowned for their theaters and opera.
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.
The Xiang Chinese need to seek and find the only savior. As it stands, most look elsewhere for their spiritual needs to be met.
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.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
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) |
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 |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
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 | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Didit Art - Pixabay |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |