White Hans

White Hans (also known as; Han Whites, Whites residing in Hani, or the Whites) are an ethnocultural group, mainly concentrated within the Special Territory of Palawan and Cuyo and hte Langbulong prefecture (specifically within Bulasì), where they constitute a plurality/slight majority. However, they are generally found dispersed throughout Hani. White Hans refer to the direct descendants of White Sierran settlers during the Sierran occupation period, as well as their biracial descendants. A vast majority of White Hans have either Dutch, German or Irish ancestry, and are disproportionately of Protestant faith. While their ancestors often served as pre-revolutionary colonial officials, discrimination and persecution has led to their status as one of the poorer ethnic groups within Hani, lagging in many social indicators such as health, educational attainment, and net household income. Their identity is mainly built upon the strict adherence to Christianity and Christian values, and resistance against Confucianism. In contemporary times, they have been affiliated with white nationalism and Palawañeno separatism; the latter of which advocates the secession of Palawan and Cuyo as a new country or a constituent state within the Kingdom of Sierra.

Following the annexation of Hani and the nullification of the Han-Sierran Protectorate Treaty, the Sierran government sponsored heavy Sierran settlement into Hani, relying on Sierran immigrants to fill the role as government officials (previously relying on ethnic Han defectors). This campaign was especially strong during the mid-twenties to the mid-thirties. Political instability during the Han National Revolution reversed this trend, as many residents regardless of ethnicity fled to Sierra. Japanese occupation and the instalment of the Han Nationalist Party, the Second World War, as well as the tightening of emigration laws following formal recognition of independence, prevented the repatriation of many White Hans. As part of ethnic cleansing campaigns in the late fifties, many were forcibly relocated, with their properties seized and nationalized by the government.

Since the start of social liberalization in the late nineties, White Hans have been at the forefront of republican and pro-democratic movements, due to greater exposure to Western culture and politics. Thus they have garnered a substantial level of political influence, with many becoming vocal critics of many Han domestic policies and human rights violations, including restriction of freedom of religion and self-expression. They have also fostered and been involved in similar pro-reform movements in the Han South, supporting controversial movements including Moluo self-determination, agrarianism, and federalism. Despite the persecution of their culture and discrimination, many White Hans resisted government-sponsored campaigns to incorporate them into mainstream culture, maintaining their unique culture their forebears have pioneered. Various White Han clubs and organizations have flourished, enjoy high levels of membership, solidifying their status as a visible and active group.

Today three million Han nationals are White Hans, out of which, a million are biracial individuals. Overseas communities do exist, living mainly in Australia or Sierra. The term "White Han" has been increasingly used as a racial slur, and has been applied to first or second-generation immigrants of a caucasian background. There are two main subgroup, both differing in priorities. The first are insular White Hans, which staunchly support social liberalization, while opposing Han nationalism and New Confucianism. The second subgroup are continental White Hans, which emphasize equal treatment and embracement of multiculturalism. A third smaller but vocal group are comprised of hardline traditionalist Christians and white nationalists, which has been overrepresented in Han media and established as the standard archetype for White Hans.