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. In the US, they blend in with other Chinese communities.
Though many remain committed to ancient Chinese religious practices, the Xiang are reached in the United States.
They need the spiritual hunger it takes to spread the fragrance of Christ to other Asian peoples who need him. Will the Han Chinese groups in America reach out to the unreached Thai people, for example?
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 disciple other Chinese peoples in the United States and beyond.
Scripture Prayers for the Han Chinese, Xiang in United States.
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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 | 46,000 |
Population all Countries | 35,763,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 18484 |
ROP3 Code | 114092 |
ROP25 Code | 301734 |
ROP25 Name | Chinese |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Non-Religious |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
15.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 6.00 %) |
9.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
30.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
2.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
44.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Chinese, Xiang (46,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hsn Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Chinese, Xiang (46,000 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 | 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. |