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.
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.
The Chinese government closely regulates religious activity – here are 10 things to know about their policies on religion.
While only 4% of Chinese adults formally identify as Buddhists, formal affiliation doesn’t reflect the full extent of Buddhist belief and practice.
Despite the Chinese Communist Party’s ban on religion, some 6% of party members formally identify with a religion.
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