Hong Kong

IFES
July 2017
Christian Celebrity
IFES Hong Kong student leader Esther writes: “In Hong Kong society, some Christian celebrities stand on moral high ground, disconnected from the citizens. It makes people think Christians hypocritical. God gathers our group as a testimony of unity through God's love (Ephesians4:2). We learn from and pray for each other, cooperate in God’s work. The number of participants and committees is declining. Ask God to rouse more Christian freshmen to be devoted to evangelism in college and think of different ways to spread the good news... Ask God to grant politicians wisdom and bravery to bring justice. We pray that our youth does not lose hope in the government and in our God.”

Population: 7,374,900 (2016)
Literacy: 92%
Official languages: Cantonese, English
GDP (PPP) per capita: $58,322 (2016 est.)
Life expectancy: 83 years
Religions: 90% traditional beliefs (Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism), 5% Protestant, 3% Catholic, 2% other religions