Climate change is affecting many nations in Southeast Asia. Pray that ways can be found to reduce emissions and deforestation while maintaining sustainable economic development for the benefit of all people.

The Kazak are China’s third largest Muslim people group, with a population of over 1.5 million in China.  Pray for this traditionally nomadic people as they adapt to the challenges of life in modern China. Pray for God’s blessing on the 1.5 million Kazak Muslims living in China.

The Dongxiang are China’s fourth largest Muslim people group, with a population of over 622,000 in China.  Pray for China’s government as they seek to improve education levels in poor Dongxiang areas. Pray for God’s blessing on the 622,000 Dongxiang Muslims living in China.

The Kyrgyz are China’s fifth largest Muslim people group, with a population of over 187,000 in China.  Pray for God’s blessing on these traditionally shamanistic peoples. Pray for God’s blessing on the 187,000 Kyrgyz Muslims living in China.

The Salar are China’s sixth largest Muslim people group, with a population of around 131,000.  It is said that they originally came to China from Central Asia by following a white camel, which carried a hand-written Qu’ran.  Pray for God’s blessing upon this special people. Pray for God’s blessing on the 131,000 Salar Muslims living in China.

The Tajik are China’s seventh largest Muslim people group, with a population of around 51,000 in China.  They speak Sarikoli and Wakhi (Iranian languages).  Pray for them as they increasingly need to learn and use Chinese in daily life. Pray for God’s blessing on the 51,000 Tajik Muslims living in China.

The Tatar are China’s smallest Muslim people group, with a population of around 3,500 in China.  Give thanks that, though small in number, each person is known by God and loved by him. Pray for God’s blessing on the 3,500 Tatar Muslims living in China.

Many parents on the Silk Road travel to other cities to find work. Pray for these parents to relate well to their children, by calling or visiting regularly.

Many of China’s Muslims did not have good models of fatherhood. Pray that they might understand more about God as their loving heavenly Father.