Putian Chinese in Malaysia


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Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

Putian people are often stereotyped by other Chinese as heroic and athletic people. Many of China's best track and field stars come from Putian. Though most live in China, they are also in Singapore and Malaysia.

The Yuan (Mongol) Dynasty (1271-1368): In 1213 the Mongols, led by Genghis Khan, broke through the Great Wall which had been designed to prevent them from entering China. The Mongols swept all opposition before them, winning more territory than any other kingdom in the history of the world. Their realm stretched from Southeast Asia to Hungary in Europe. The Mongol armies were brutal, killing and plundering unmercifully wherever they went.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Most likely, the Putians live the same kinds of lives as other Han Chinese in Malaysia. Many are in private business.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The implementation of Communist policies resulted in a ban on all religious activity across China between 1966 and 1976. Thousands of temples, mosques, and churches were smashed to the ground, and believers were forced to practice their faith in secrecy.


What Are Their Needs?

The Putian church needs to be revived and purified.


Prayer Items

Pray for Putian Chinese disciples to disciple others.
Pray for Putian Chinese churches to exhibit the fruit of the Holy Spirit, drawing others to the Lord in Malaysia.
Pray for the Lord to abundantly provide for the Putian Chinese as a testimony of his goodness and power.


Scripture Prayers for the Han Chinese, Putian in Malaysia.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Han Chinese, Putian
People Name in Country Han Chinese, Putian
Natural Name Putian Chinese
Pronunciation Pu-shee-un
Alternate Names Han Chinese; Henghua; Hinghua; Hinghua Min; Hsingua; Putian; Puxian; Pu-Xian; Xianyou; Xinghua Min; Xinghua, Putian
Population this Country 33,000
Population all Countries 3,104,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous No
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 18481
ROP3 Code 114089
Country Malaysia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Peninsular, especially in Selangor State.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Malaysia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Peninsular, especially in Selangor State..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
12.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 5.00 %)
11.00 %
Ethnic Religions
62.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
15.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Chinese, Pu-Xian (33,000 speakers)
Language Code cpx   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Chinese, Pu-Xian (33,000 speakers)
Language Code cpx   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Chinese, Pu-Xian

Primary Language:  Chinese, Pu-Xian

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1892)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1900)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1912)
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