Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
The current government of the People’s Republic of China has recognized 56 nationalities of China. This includes the Han Chinese majority, so-called from the name of two dynasties, which ruled from 206 B.C. to A.D. 220, and 55 national minorities. Each of the national minorities has one or more distinct languages.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
David Bradley (2005) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: