Yinxuan Huang
Dr. Yinxuan Huang is a research manager at the British and Foreign Bible Society. He was research fellow and coordinator for the Bible and the Chinese Community in Britain research project at the London School of Theology (2021–23), His main research interests are in sociology of religion, Chinese Christianity, East Asian diasporic communities, and survey methodology. His work on diasporic Chinese communities has appeared on The Guardian, The Times, Huffington Post, Christianity Today, Premier Christian Radio, TWR-UK, BBC2, and BBC local radios.
A Social Scientific Study of the Chinese Christian Community in Britain (2)
The Nones
The British Chinese community holds a relatively open attitude towards faith and Christianity. There is a significant curiosity about its social, cultural, and ethical dimensions amongst those who appear to be religiously unaffiliated in the census. The appeal of Christianity appears to extend beyond its spiritual teachings, touching upon a desire for community, understanding of British culture, and alternative perspectives on contemporary issues.
A Social Scientific Study of the Chinese Christian Community in Britain (1)
Key Characteristics and Trends
The influx of BN(O) migrants has upended the landscape of Chinese Christianity in Britain as we knew it…At this critical historical juncture, the British and Foreign Bible Society (BFBS) initiated the “Bible and the Chinese Community in Britain” (BCCB) research project in 2022, aimed at developing an…understanding of Christianity amongst the Chinese population.