Blog Entries in A Social Scientific Study of the Chinese Christian Community in Britain

Yinxuan Huang analyzed the “Bible and the Chinese Community in Britain” (BCCB) research project, which was initiated by the British and Foreign Bible Society (BFBS) in 2022. The study examines the many threads of the Chinese diaspora in Great Britain, and Dr. Huang does an excellent job of bringing forth the diversity and complexity of this community.

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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.

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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.