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The Fuma of China

The Fuma of China, numbering approximately 1,100 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are an indigenous Han-classified community of western Hainan whose distinct Fuma identity reflects centuries of Han-Li interaction and whose speech is closely related to Hlai. They mostly adhere to Atheism and Hlai is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash: Fuma

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Country: China
People Cluster: Tai
Primary Language(s): Hlai (lic)
Primary Religion(s): Atheism
Population: 1,100
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
People Group ID: PG006737
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Pray for the Fuma of China

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Atheism
Religious Affiliation: Unaffiliated

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%
Atheism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Hlai
Language Family: Tai-Kadai

100%
%
Hlai Speakers

Media Resources in Hlai:

Films:
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Bible Resources in Hlai:

No Bible resources are listed for this language.

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SPI: No longer Unreached

The Fuma are No Longer Unreached, which means there are more than 2% evangelical Christian populations and there are churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice. There is still more to be done among them.

Next steps for the Fuma:
Empower local believers to begin praying for their own people
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting
Encourage local leaders to being leading church planting strategy and looking for Unreached and Unengaged groups nearby

Pray specifically for the Fuma of China

For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
readRomans 1:20

As God's creation declares His glory, pray that multitudes who don't know Him will see the works of His hands and desire to know more about the Creator.

If I ascend to heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
readPsalm 139:8

Pray that the lost will recognize God's presence with them wherever they go, put their faith in Christ, and seek to live in a way that honors and glorifies Him.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
readIsaiah 9:6

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will rejoice in the coming of the Prince of Peace because He will bring everlasting peace and rule with justice and righteousness.

The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way.
readPsalm 37:23

Pray that believers from near and far will serve here and trust in the Lord's timing as He establishes their steps.

Fuma Across Countries (ROP3 - 114055) reported in the following countries:

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1 people group

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
FumaPG006737FumaChina1,100No Longer UnreachedHlaiAtheism

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