Most people in Taiwan see themselves as primarily Taiwanese; few say they’re primarily Chinese
67% of people in Taiwan see themselves as primarily Taiwanese, compared with 3% who think of themselves as primarily Chinese.
Religion
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A majority of Americans have a friend of a different religion
About six-in-ten U.S. adults say only some (43%) or hardly any or none (18%) of their friends have the same religion they do.
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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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Spirituality Among Americans
Overall, 70% of U.S. adults describe themselves as spiritual in some way, including 22% who are spiritual but not religious. An overwhelming majority of U.S. adults (83%) say they believe that people have a soul or spirit in addition to their physical body. And 81% say there is something spiritual beyond the natural world, even if we cannot see it.
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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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How people in South and Southeast Asia view religious diversity and pluralism
Nearly all adults in the six countries surveyed say diversity has either a positive or a neutral impact on their country.
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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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Most Jewish Americans have long-standing connections to Israel
82% of Jewish adults in the United States said caring about Israel is an essential or important part of what being Jewish means to them.
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Religion Among Asian Americans
A rising share of Asian Americans say they have no religion (32%), but many consider themselves close to one or more religious traditions for reasons such as family or culture. Christianity is still the largest faith group among Asian Americans (34%).
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In Their Own Words: Cultural Connections to Religion Among Asian Americans
Read about some of the ways focus group participants with ties to different faith traditions explain the complex relationship of religion and culture in their lives.
