Min Nan Chinese in Australia


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Min Nan is one of the Han Chinese languages. There are several Chinese groups in Australia; Min Nan speakers are among them.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Family remains a core value, with strong intergenerational ties and respect for elders.
Many Min Nan Chinese families uphold traditional customs such as celebrating Lunar New Year, ancestor veneration, and family reunions.
Children are often encouraged to pursue academic excellence, and parents invest heavily in education and extracurricular activities. Many younger members of the community attend Australian universities, often excelling in STEM and business disciplines.
Wu Chinese Australians are actively involved in various sectors, including small business ownership, particularly in hospitality, retail, and services. Others are in professional fields such as medicine, engineering, finance, and IT.
Wu Chinese culture is preserved through language schools teaching Mandarin.
Cultural festivals, including Mid-Autumn Festival and Dragon Boat Festival.
Cuisine, with regional dishes from Shanghai and Zhejiang feature in restaurants and family gatherings.
Wu Chinese Australians generally express high levels of satisfaction with life in Australia, valuing its safety, education, and opportunities. Many identify as Australian-Chinese, blending their heritage with a sense of belonging to Australia.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though ancient Chinese religion and Buddhism are important parts of the Min Nan spirituality, they have a strong Christian presence. Min Nan speakers can join other Chinese Christians in Australian churches. Those who are more comfortable with English have English speaking churches.


What Are Their Needs?

Some face challenges such as language barriers, discrimination, or cultural misunderstandings, particularly among older migrants.


Prayer Items

Pray for the Lord to use Min Nan Chinese Christians as salt and light to those around them.
Pray that traditional barriers to the gospel would be broken down.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to bless Min Nan Chinese families with the realization that they need a sin-free Savior who offers abundant life.
Pray for Min Nan Chinese disciples who are zealous to spread the fragrance of Christ to their community and to others.


Scripture Prayers for the Han Chinese, Min Nan in Australia.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Han Chinese, Min Nan
People Name in Country Han Chinese, Min Nan
Natural Name Min Nan Chinese
Pronunciation Min-Nahn
Alternate Names Amoy; Chaozhou; Fukien; Fukienese; Hainanese; Hokkien; Hoklo; Holo; Min Nan; Shanghainese; Southern Min; Taiwanese; Teochew; Totok; တရုတ်, အင်္ကျီရှည်
Population this Country 19,000
Population all Countries 43,506,000
Total Countries 18
Indigenous No
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11344
ROP3 Code 102140
Country Australia
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Australia
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
20.00 %
Christianity
11.00 %
Ethnic Religions
60.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
9.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Chinese, Min Nan (19,000 speakers)
Language Code nan   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Chinese, Min Nan (19,000 speakers)
Language Code nan   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Chinese, Min Nan
Photo Source Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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