Language NameQabiao
User Population18 in China (2002 Li Yunbing), decreasing. A few fluent elderly speakers in 2001 (Li 2006). Ethnic population: 400 (Li 2006).
LocationYunnan province: Malipo county, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao autonomous prefectures, Donggan township, Makun, Matong, Pucha, and Punong on Vietnam border; Babu district, Longlong; Liuhe district, Meitang and Xinfa; Longlin; Tiechang district, Pufeng.
Alternate NamesBendi Lolo, Ka Bao, Ka Beo, Ka Biao, Kabeo, Laqua, Man La Qua, Phubyau, Pu Beo, Pu Péo, Pubiao, Pupeo, Qa Biao, Qa Qiau, Qabiau, Qaqiau
Language UseElderly only. Neutral attitudes. Shifted to Mandarin Chinese [cmn]. Also use Hmong Njua [hnj], especially in Matong village. Also use Nong Zhuang [zhn], especially Qabiao population at Longlong (Babu district).
