Apr 20: China, Hong Kong
China, Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region of China
Asia
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Geography
Area: 1,092 sq kmA mountainous peninsula and 230 islands on the coast of Guangdong Province.
Population: 7,069,378 Annual Growth: 0.54%
Urbanites: 100%
HDI Rank: 24 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 11 (36% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Chinese and English (about 38% speak English); Cantonese is the established local dialect, but Putonghua (Mandarin) is increasingly common and influential
Religion
Largest Religion: Chinese| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 877,310 | 12.41 | 0.2 |
| Evangelicals | 434,079 | 6.1 | 1.4 |
| Chinese | 4,211,228 | 59.57 |
Answer to Prayer
Hong Kong’s Kingdom impact, regionally and globally, far outweighs its small size. It continues to be the source of many missionaries as well as a hub for financing ministry, outreach, discipling, media and literature ministries to the Chinese-speaking world in particular.For an additional 2 Answers to Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
Challenge for Prayer
Hong Kong’s role within China can potentially be a powerfully redemptive one – financially, socially, culturally and spiritually. There is incredible opportunity to influence the PRC, still taking shape as a 21st Century nation, with the gospel that impacts every area of life. Alternatively, HK could acquiesce to being a mere financial spearhead for the Chinese economic juggernaut, gaining the world but losing its soul. Christians need to play a key role within this framework. Pray for committed and astute individuals and ministries to help shape a biblical worldview for this great nation.For an additional 12 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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