China is a unified multi-ethnic nation of 56 ethnic groups. As manifested throughout its five-millennia history， for both each ethnic group and the Chinese nation as a whole， unity leads to prosperity while rifts lead to destruction. National unity and identity are the mainstream of China's ethnic relations.Longterm coexistence and effective governance have strengthened the blood ties of the Chinese nation. China's growth encapsulates the wisdom， courage and diligence of all its ethnic groups.Thc Hui is one of them. Chinese history has witnessed quite a number of outstanding Hui people coming to the fore.
