Hong Kong
In December 2000, a conference dialogue regarding religion and Chinese society took place in Hong Kong. Professors and Ministers presented papers on issues of Christianity and Chinese society, religious freedom, and church and state. Some of the participants were from Hong Kong Christian Council and Hong Kong Women’s Christian Council, with whom we are in partnership. These dialogues between church organizations in China and Hong Kong are laying the foundation for us and our work. We want to support and provide more opportunities for communication with and between our partners. Pray for: The continuing witness of the church and people of Hong Kong as they adjust to changes and challenges the future may hold. The Christian Conference of Asia as they work to overcome violence. Mission Personnel Judy Chin Chan Ecumenical radio broadcasting ministry, English publications, and ecumenical partnerships with Hong Kong Christian CouncilEcumenical radio broadcasting ministry, English publications, and ecumenical partnerships with Hong Kong Christian Council Bruce Van Voorhis Writer and editor for the Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong Christian Study Institute in Chinese Culture and Religion Chung Chi College Divinity School Hong Kong Christian Council Hong Kong Christian Institute Hong Kong Christian Service Hong Kong Christian Women’s Council Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China
Hong Kong is a city-state and is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea.
Population (2014 est) – 7,112,688
Area – 686mi
Capital – Hong Kong is a city-state and is a “Special Administrative Region” of the People’s Republic of China
Ethnic Background
Chinese – 93.1%
Indonesian – 1.9%
Filipino – 1.9%
Other – 3%
Exports – electrical machinery and appliances, textiles, apparel, footwear, watches and clocks, toys, plastics, precious stones, printed material
Imports – raw materials and semi-manufactures, consumer goods, capital goods, foodstuffs, fuel (most is re-exported)
Life Expectancy (2014 est) – M 80 years F 86 years
Infant Mortality (2014 est) – 2.73 deaths/1,000 live births
Adult Illiteracy Rate – 6.5%