Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Southeast Asian

Language: Yue Chinese - (yue)

Alternate Name(s): Macaense, 土生葡人, Maquista

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Macao

Also found in: Angola

Population: 8,800

Global Population: 12,600

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Macanese of Macao, numbering 8,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Southeast Asian people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 12,600 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yue Chinese. The primary religion practiced by the Macanese is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available