China’s Christian population appears to have stopped growing after rising rapidly in the 1980s and ’90s
Between 2010 and 2018, the share of Chinese adults who identify with Christianity remained stable at about 2%.
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How people in Hong Kong view mainland China and their own identity
Around three-quarters of adults in Hong Kong (74%) express an emotional attachment to China.
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In East Asia, many people see China’s power and influence as a major threat
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
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How views of the U.S., China and their leaders have changed over time
People in 23 countries tend to see U.S. President Joe Biden more positively than Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Comparing Views of the U.S. and China in 24 Countries
We examine how the U.S. and China stack up to one another on more than 10 measures of international public opinion, spanning from confidence in their leaders to views of their universities and technological achievements.
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10 things to know about China’s policies on religion
The Chinese government closely regulates religious activity – here are 10 things to know about their policies on religion.
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6 facts about Buddhism in China
While only 4% of Chinese adults formally identify as Buddhists, formal affiliation doesn’t reflect the full extent of Buddhist belief and practice.
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Chinese Communist Party promotes atheism, but many members still partake in religious customs
Despite the Chinese Communist Party’s ban on religion, some 6% of party members formally identify with a religion.
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Is China a religious country or not? It’s a tricky question to answer
Based on formal religious identity, China is the least religious country in the world – with just 10% of Chinese adults self-identifying with a religion.
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Measuring Religion in China
Only one-in-ten Chinese adults formally identify with a religion, but surveys indicate that religion plays a much bigger role in China when the definition is widened to include questions on spirituality, customs and traditional beliefs.
