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Min Bei is a subcategory of Min, which is a Chinese langauge. It is spoken around Jian'ou in Fujian. Most speakers of Min Bei live in Fujian, albeit a minority live in Zhejiang. Some linguists include major parts of Min with Min Bei to have it as one of two subcategories of Min. In this classification the other major subcategory of Min is Min Nan. Most residents of the Republic of China are native speakers of Min Nan. Min Bei has a high number of Christians among its native speakers.