Breeds northern China from south-western Gobi south to Lop Nur and Qaidam Pendi, east to Ningxia (R Huang Ho); non-breeding range presumed southern Asia.
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2013).
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Desert Whitethroat (Sylvia minula).