Han Chinese, Wu in Canada

People Name:	Han Chinese, Wu
Country:	Canada
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	14,000
World Population:	81,174,900
Primary Language:	Chinese, Wu
Primary Religion:	Ethnic Religions
Christian Adherents:	15.00 %
Evangelicals:	7.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Chinese
Affinity Bloc:	East Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The Wu Chinese language is more commonly referred to as the Shanghai dialect, but in fact, Wu is spoken in a far greater area than just Shanghai. The Wu are counted as part of the Han nationality.

There are Han Chinese communities in many countries, including Canada.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Wu Chinese individuals in Canada often run small businesses, supported by strong community ties. Some are involved in the informal economy. Due to their high educational attainments, many hold high-paying jobs in the medical or technology industries.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Though there is a Christian presence among the Wus in Canada, most are involved with Chinese religion or secular humanism. Some have embraced the magical practice of Qi Gong, which is popular in China. They don’t understand their need to be forgiven by a holy God.

What Are Their Needs?

Wu Chinese in Canada need the spiritual hunger it takes to seek and find Christ, where there is religious liberty. They can find the one who is the way, the truth, and the life if they want.

Prayer Points

Pray for a spiritual hunger that would lead the Wu people in Canada to the only Savior.
Pray for many Wu speakers to disciple those without a gospel witness.
Pray for the authority of Christ to bind hindering spiritual forces to lead them from darkness to light.
Pray for signs and wonders to happen among them and for significant breakthroughs with a rapid multiplication of disciples and house churches.