Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Chinese-Hui

Language: Mandarin Chinese - (cmn)

Alternate Name(s): Panthay, Yunnan Muslims, Chinese Muslims

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: China; Malaysia; Singapore; Taiwan; Thailand; United States

Population: 9,200

Global Population: 11,706,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Hui of Myanmar, numbering 9,200, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Chinese-Hui people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 11,706,000 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Mandarin Chinese. The primary religion practiced by the Hui is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available