Indonesian in China
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| People Name: | Indonesian |
| Country: | China |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 11,000 |
| World Population: | 11,008,600 |
| Primary Language: | Indonesian |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 51.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 45.45 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Malay |
| Affinity Bloc: | Malay Peoples |
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Introduction / History
These were Chinese Indonesians who found life in Indonesia difficult, as they were not looked on favorably. There is long-standing hostility towards the Chinese in Indonesia. Despite this, there is a small Indonesian diaspora in China.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Like most people, they are more likely to socialize with those from their country when they are in diaspora, despite cultural, religious, and linguistic differences.No matter where they live, Indonesians prefer to live with family members. Those in the diaspora often live apart from their families, something that takes them out of their comfort zone. They believe in showing respect to their elders and authority figures.Indonesians like hot, spicy food, like what they are used to in their own country. There are plenty of hot chilis in Indonesian cooking. Some of their food is sweet, because of the coconut and sugar that is often part of their dishes.Indonesians in Japan love to celebrate. They have both religious and non-religious celebrations for life events that bring together entire communities. The biggest Indonesian celebration is the Tong Tong Fair.
What Are Their Beliefs?
A little over half of the Indonesians in China are Christian, and the rest are Sunni Muslim.
What Are Their Needs?
Indonesians in China need to understand their need for a sin free savior who paid for their sins with his own blood.
Prayer Points
Pray for Indonesians in China to disciple many.Pray that God gives the Indonesians in Hong Kong dreams and visions leading them to salvation.Pray that gospel materials bring them to Jesus Christ.