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ETHNIC MINORITIES IN CHINA
The People's Republic of China is a multi-ethnic unitary state and, as such, officially recognizes 55 ethnic minority groups within China together with the Han majority. The 55 ethnic minority groups consist of about 8% of China's population. In addition to these officially recognized ethnic minority groups, there are Chinese nationals who privately classify themselves as members of unrecognized ethnic groups (such as Jewish, Tuvan, Oirat and Ili Turki). Also, foreign nationals who have become Chinese citizens form yet another separate group.In general, the officially recognized ethnic minority groups reside within mainland China, with the exception of the ethnic groups of Hainan and the Taiwanese aborigines. The latter are classified as a single one of the 55 ethnic minority groups, Gaoshan, even though they represent several linguistically and culturally diverse ethnicities. Hong Kong and Macau do not use this ethnic classification system, and figures by the PRC government do not include the two cities.
In the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (ROC), these ethnic minority groups, together with the Han majority, make up the greater Chinese nationality known as Zhonghua Minzu. Unless specifically stated or discussing Chinese minorities, English usage of the term "Chinese" typically refers to the Chinese nation, and not the Han Chinese.
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