Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Hani
Language: Hani - (hni)
Alternate Name(s): Hani Aini, Akha Aini
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - Chinese Folk Religion
Country: China
Also found in: Laos; Myanmar; Thailand; Vietnam
Population: 301,000
Global Population: 731,200
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Akha of China, numbering 301,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Hani people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 731,200 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Hani. The primary religion practiced by the Akha is Chinese folk religion, a complex mix of beliefs and practices that includes elements of Buddhism, Taoism and ancestor veneration.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
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