Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mongolian

Language: Kalmyk-Oirat - (xal)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: China

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Population: 35,000

Global Population: 35,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Alxa Mongols of China, numbering 35,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Mongolian people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in China. Their primary language is Kalmyk-Oirat. The primary religion practiced by the Alxa Mongols is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available