Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Tibetan

Language: Jiarong - (jya)

Alternate Name(s): Jiarong, Situ

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Lamaism

Country: China

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Population: 250,000

Global Population: 250,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Eastern Jiarong of China, numbering 250,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tibetan people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in China. Their primary language is Jiarong. The primary religion practiced by the Eastern Jiarong is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.

Bible Translations: Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

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