List of Chinese Indonesians

This is a list of notable Chinese Indonesians:

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Academics

• Arief Budiman, born Soe Hok Djin (史ふみ福ぶく仁じん), sociologist, professor, University of Melbourne, formerly at Satya Wacana Christian University, brother of Soe Hok Gie.
• Hadi Soesastro, born Tan Yueh Ming (陳ひね余あまり明あきら), economist, political scientist (international relations), founder and former Executive Director of Centre for Strategic and International Studies (Indonesia).
• Jusuf Wanandi, born Lim Bian Kie (林はやし綿めん基もと), political scientist (international relations).
• Leo Suryadinata, born Liauw Kian Djoe (廖建裕ひろし), a Singapore-based sinologist of Chinese Indonesian descent.
• Ong Hok Ham (王おう福ぶく涵), historian.
• Mely G. Tan (陳ちん玉たま蘭らん), Indonesian sociologist.
• Merlyna Lim, professor and Canada Research Chair.
• Soe Tjen Marching (史ふみ曾), feminist academic, composer, writer.

Activists

• Aw Tjoei Lan, anti-human trafficking activist and founder of the charity organization Ati Soetji.
• Lie Eng Hok, Indonesian independence activist and political prisoner, was declared a Pioneer of Independence in 1959.
• Melki Sedek Huang, activist and sex offender who formerly served as the Chairman of The Student Executive Board at University of Indonesia.
• Phoa Keng Hek 'Sia' (潘はん景けい赫舍), community leader, social activist and founding president of Tiong Hoa Hwe Koan.
• Soe Hok Gie (史ふみ朱しゅ義よし), political analyst and activist in the 1960s.
• Thung Sin Nio (汤新娘むすめ), women's rights activist and physician.
• Yap Thiam Hien (葉は添興), human rights activist and public defender, who is of Hakka descent.

Architect

• Liem Bwan Tjie, pioneering figure of modern Indonesian architecture.

Authors

• Clara Ng, short story writer, novelist.
• Khoe Trima Nio short story writer and novelist
• Kwee Kek Beng (郭かく克明かつあき), journalist and writer.
• Kwee Tek Hoay (郭かく德いさお懷ふところ), writer of novels and drama, important proponent of Tri-Dharma and credited with the publication of Dharma Moestika (1932–1934) and a list of publications.
• Lie Kim Hok (李り金きん福ぶく), teacher and writer who authored Tjhit Liap Seng and Malajoe Batawi.
• Lie Loan Lian Nio (李り來らい莲娘), 1920s translator of Chinese novels into Malay.
• Lie On Moy, 1910s translator of Chinese stories into Malay, journalist
• Lie Sim Djwe, translator and novelist
• Marga T, born Tjoa Liang Tjoe (蔡良珠たま), novelist.
• Mira W., novelist.
• Myra Sidharta, born Auw Jong Tjhoen Moy (欧おう阳春梅うめ), writer and academic.
• Nio Joe Lan (梁りょう友とも兰), writer, journalist, and history teacher.
• Nyonya The Tiang Ek, real name Lie Djien Nio, writer, journalist and translator
• Oen Tjhing Tiauw writer, playwright, cultural activist and politician
• Tan Boen Soan (陈文宣せん), writer and journalist.
• Tan Gin Ho, writer and scion of the influential Tan family of Cirebon.
• Tan Hong Boen (陳ちん豐文とよふみ), writer and translator active before and after World War II
• Tan Tjeng Nio, author of a book of Syair poems published in 1897
• Thé Tjong-Khing (鄭てい宗はじめ瓊), Dutch children's book artist, author.
• The Liep Nio, 1930s writer
• Thio Tjin Boen (張ちょう振ふ文ぶん), journalist and writer who authored Tjerita Oeij Se.
• Tio Ie Soei (赵雨水あまみず), writer and journalist who authored Sie Po Giok.

Beauty queens

• Astrid Ellena, contestant of Miss Indonesia 2011 and top 15 finalist of Miss World 2011.
• Ayu Gani, winner of Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 3).
• Imelda Fransisca, contestant of Miss Indonesia 2005 and runner up Miss ASEAN 2005.
• Karenina Sunny Halim, a half-American contestant of Miss Indonesia 2009.
• Kevin Lilliana, a half-Sundanese contestant of Miss Indonesia International 2017 and winner Miss International 2017.
• Kezia Warouw, contestant of Miss Universe Indonesia 2016 and top 13 finalist of Miss Universe 2016.
• Maria Selena, contestant of Miss Universe Indonesia 2011.
• Nadine Chandrawinata, a.k.a Zeng Na Ding (曾納丁ひのと), a Half-German actress, model, and contestant of Puteri Indonesia 2005.
• Natasha Mannuela Halim, contestant of Miss Indonesia 2016 and 2nd runner-up of Miss World 2016.
• Sandra Angelia, contestant of Miss Indonesia 2008.
• Sonia Fergina Citra, contestant of Miss Universe Indonesia 2018, top 10 finalist of Miss Oriental Tourism 2012, and contestant of Miss Universe 2018.
• Vania Larissa, contestant of Miss Indonesia 2013 and top 10 finalist Miss World 2013.

Businesspeople

• Andrew Darwis, entrepreneur and founder of Kaskus.
• Arsyad Rasjid, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN).
• Carlo Tabalujan, born Tan Tjin Hin (譚たん欣下巴ともえ), founder of PT Nestle Indonesia, Danmotor Vespa and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia.
• Cherie Nursalim, a.k.a Lim Bi Kim (林はやし美よし金きん), Vice Chairman of Giti Corporation.
• Ciputra, a.k.a Xu Zhen Huan (徐じょ振ふ煥), philanthropist, founder of Ciputra Development, and Forbes' 23rd richest Indonesian.
• Hary Tanoesoedibjo, founder MNC Group and Perindo party.
• James Riady, born Li Bái (李り|白しろ), Indonesian businessman and the deputy chairman of the Lippo Group, a major Indonesian conglomerate.
• Khouw Khe Hien, pioneering aviator.
• Kimun Ongkosandjojo, born Ong Kiem Oen (王おう金きむ溫あつし), co-founder of Jamu Air Mancur.
• Liem Sioe Liong (林はやし紹良), founder Salim Group, BCA.
• Leo KoGuan (廖凯原ばら), founder of SHI International Corp, the third largest shareholder in Tesla, Inc.
• Michael Bambang Hartono, a.k.a Oei Hwie Siang, founder Djarum and owner of BCA.
• Mochtar Riady, born Lie Mo Tie (李り文正ふみまさ), founder Lippo Group.
• Prajogo Pangestu, a.k.a Peng Yun Peng (彭雲鵬おおとり), business magnate, investor, philanthropist.
• Robert Budi Hartono, a.k.a Oei Hwie Tjhong (黃き惠めぐみ忠ただし), founder Djarum and owner of BCA.
• Sofjan Wanandi, born Lim Bian Khoen (林はやし綿めん坤ひつじさる), owner of Gemala Group.
• Sukanto Tanoto, born Tan Kang Hoo (陳ひね江和えわ), founder Raja Garuda Mas International (now Royal Golden Eagle).
• Sutanto Djuhar, born Lin Wenjing (林はやし文ぶん镜), co-founder Salim Group.
• Tahir, born Ang Tjoen Ming (翁おう俊民としたみ), founder of Mayapada Bank.
• Tan Khoen Swie (陳ひね坤ひつじさる瑞みず), publisher.
• Teddy Yip, born Jap Tek Lie (葉は德利とっくり), founder of Macau Grand Prix.
• William Soeryadjaya, born Tjia Kian Liong (謝しゃ建たて隆たかし), founder of Astra International.
• William Tanuwijaya, entrepreneur and founder of Tokopedia.
• Yap Goan Ho (葉は源みなもと和かず) nineteenth century translator and publisher

Criminals

• Oey Tamba Sia (黃き陶すえ謝しゃ), playboy, tycoon's heir and criminal.
• Eddy Tansil, a.k.a. Tan Tjoe Hong (陳ひね珠たま芳かおる), businessman and runaway criminal.

Economists

• Christianto Wibisono, born Oey Kian Kok (黃き建國けんこく), economics analyst.
• Thee Kian Wie (戴建偉えら), Indonesian economic historian, founder of LIPI.

Entertainers

• Abimana Aryasatya, actor.
• Agnez Mo, a.k.a Yang Shi Man (楊詩曼), singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, actress, presenter, rapper, author, businesswoman, dancer, model, and philanthropist.
• Ateng, born Kho Tjeng Lie (邱诚烈れつ), comedian.
• Baim Wong, actor.
• Boy William, actor.
• Chelsea Olivia Wijaya, actress, model.
• Chrisye, singer.
• Daniel Mananta, presenter, model, fashion designer.
• Deddy Corbuzier, presenter, magician.
• Dion Wiyoko, presenter, actor.
• Ernest Prakasa, comedian.
• Gisella Anastasia, actress, singer, model.
• Goh Soon Tioe (吳ご順じゅん籌), conductor, pedagogue, violinist
• Heaven Tanudiredja, fashion designer.
• Hoo Eng Djie (何なに榮さかえ日び), songwriter and poet from Makassar
• Jahja Ling, a.k.a Lim Bang Kiat (林はやし望のぞむ傑すぐる), conductor, music director.
• Jaya Suprana, born Phoa Kok Tjiang (潘はん郭かく蒋), businessman, head of Jamu Jago, comedian, composer, and musician.
• Joe Taslim, actor, model and martial artist.
• Julie Estelle, actress and model.
• Kevin Liliana, actress and model.
• Leila Tong, born Kong Lai Na (江麗えれ娜), Hong Kong-based actress.
• Lo Lieh (羅ら烈れつ), actor.
• Mariana Renata, actress and model.
• Melvis, Hong Kong Elvis impersonator.
• Morgan Oey, actor, singer.
• Nathan Hartono, singer.
• Rich Brian, rapper, singer, record producer, and songwriter.
• Sandra Angelia, presenter, model.
• Sandra Dewi, actress, presenter.
• Saridjah Niung, also known as Ibu Sud, musician, teacher, radio announcer, playwright and batik artist.
• Sisca Kohl, internet celebrity.
• Tan Tjoei Hock Journalist, director.
• Teguh Karya, born Steve Liem Tjoan Hok (林はやし廉れん鹤), director.
• The Teng Chun (鄭てい丁ちょう春はる), director.
• Vania Larissa, singer.
• Willy Dozan, born Chuang Chen Li (庄しょう陈力), actor, martial artist.
• Warren Hue, rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter.
• Wim Umboh, director.
• Wong Brothers (Nelson, Joshua, and Othniel Wong), directors.

Journalists

• Ang Jan Goan (洪ひろし渊源), journalist, publisher and political thinker, director of Sin Po (1925-1959).
• Auw Jong Peng Koen (欧おう阳炳昆こん), co-founder Kompas.
• Hauw Tek Kong (侯ほう德いさお廣ひろ), newspaper editor and founder of Keng Po.
• Kho Tjoen Wan (许俊源げん), journalist for Perniagaan, Sinar Hindia and Warna Warta.
• Lauw Giok Lan (劉りゅう玉たま蘭らん), journalist, writer and one of the founders of the newspaper Sin Po.
• Phoa Tjoen Hoat, journalist and editor of Perniagaan, Warna Warta and Sinar Sumatra.
• Phoa Tjoen Hoay, journalist and translator.
• Siem Piet Nio, (沈泌娘むすめ) early feminist writer and journalist who wrote under the pen name Hong Le Hoa for Panorama and other magazines.

Military personnel

• John Lie, born Lie Tjeng Tjoan (李り約やく翰), a national hero who served the Indonesian Navy by setting up clandestine weapons procurement operations during the Dutch blockades from 1947 to 1949, continued serving the Navy during the 1961–1963 Mandala campaigns before retiring as Rear Admiral.
• Teddy Jusuf, born Him Tek Jie (熊くま德とく怡), first Chinese-Indonesian to attain the rank of Brigadier General on the Indonesian Army.
• Kyai Ronggo Ngabehi Soero Pernollo, born Han Tjien Kong (韓かん錢ぜに江え), nobleman, police chief, bureaucrat and founder of the Muslim branch of the Han family of Lasem.

Politicians

• Abdurrahman Wahid, the 4th President of Indonesia.
• Alvin Lie, born Lie Ling Piauw (李り寧やすし彪あや), member of Indonesian National Mandate Party (PAN).
• Amir Syamsuddin, born Freddy Tan Toan Sin, former Indonesian Minister of Law and Human Rights (2011–2014).
• Angela Tanoesoedibjo, Vice Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy since 2019.
• Han Bwee Kong, a.k.a Kapitein der Chinezen, a magnate, government official, and a landlord in East Java, part of the Han family of Lasem.
• Han Tiauw Tjong Sia, prominent colonial Indonesian politician, engineer, community leader and a member of the influential Han family of Lasem.
• Bob Hasan, a.k.a The Kian Seng, former Minister of Forestry.
• Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, a.k.a Tjoeng Wan Hok (鍾萬學がく), former Governor of Jakarta (2014–2017) and CEO of Pertamina (2019–2024), who is of Hakka descent.
• Christiandy Sanjaya, born Bong Hon San (黃き漢かん山さん), former Vice Governor of West Kalimantan (2008–2013, 2013–2018), and Indonesia's first Chinese deputy governor, who is of Hakka descent.
• Charles Honoris, member of House of Representatives, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle.
• Enggartiasto Lukita, born Loe Joe Eng (呂りょ有ゆう恩おん), former Indonesian Minister of Trade.
• Hok Hoei Kan (簡福輝てる舍しゃ), colonial politician, landlord, patrician and founding president of Chung Hwa Hui.
• Ignasius Jonan, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (2016–2019).
• Jusuf Wanandi, born Liem Bian Kie (林はやし基はじめ綿めん), former student activist in 1960s; former representative in the People’s Consultative Assembly.
• Khouw Kim An (許もと金安かなやす), fifth and last Majoor der Chinezen (lit., Major of the Chinese) of Batavia (1910–1918).
• Kwik Kian Gie (郭かく建たて義よし), Coordinating Minister of Economics and Finance, 1999–2000; Minister of National Development Planning, 2001–2004.
• Liem Koen Hian, journalist and politician.
• Lie Kiat Teng, Minister of Health (1953–1955)
• Lie Tjoe Hong (李り子こ鳳おおとり), third Majoor der Chinezen (lit., Major of the Chinese) of Batavia (1879–1896).
• Loa Sek Hie Sia, colonial politician, community leader, landlord, patrician, and founder of Pao An Tui.
• Mari Pangestu, born Phang Hoei Lan (馮慧蘭らん), former Indonesian Minister of Trade (2004–2011) and Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (2011–2014).
• Phoa Liong Gie (潘はん隆義たかよし舍しゃ), colonial politician, jurist, newspaper owner.
• Soero Adinegoro, nobleman and government official (1752–1833).
• Tan Eng Goan (陳ちん永ひさし元もと), first Majoor der Chinezen (lit., Major of the Chinese) of Batavia (1837–1865).
• Tan Tjoen Tiat (陳ひね濬哲), second Majoor der Chinezen (lit., Major of the Chinese) of Batavia (1865-1879).
• Thio Thiam Tjong (張ちょう添聰), politician and community leader, founding board member of Chung Hwa Hui.
• Thomas Lembong, former Indonesian Minister of Trade (2015–2016) and Head of Investment Coordinating Board (2016–2019).
• Tio Tek Ho (趙ちょう德和のりかず), fourth Majoor der Chinezen (lit., Major of the Chinese) of Batavia (1896-1907).
• Yenny Wahid, politician and daughter of former president Abdurrahman Wahid.

Sportspeople

• Abraham Damar Grahita, basketball player.
• Agassi Goantara, basketball player.
• Agus Indra Kurniawan, football player.
• Alan Budikusuma (魏ぎ仁じん芳かおる), badminton star and 1992 Olympic gold medalist.
• Angelique Widjaja (黄き依よ林はやし), tennis athlete.
• Antonius Ariantho, badminton star.
• Arthur Irawan, football player.
• Bobby Ertanto (葉は忠明ただあき), badminton star.
• Candra Wijaya (陳ちん甲きのえ亮あきら), badminton star and 2000 Summer Olympics gold medalist for men's doubles.
• Chris John, boxing world champion formerly holding the WBA (Super) featherweight title (2004–2013).
• Christian Hadinata (紀明のりあき發はつ), badminton star.
• Cindana Hartono Kusuma (古こ愛あい金きん), badminton star.
• Daniel Marthin, badminton player.
• Daniel Wenas, basketball player.
• Daud Yordan, boxing world champion and former IBO Featherweight and Lightweight Champion.
• Debby Susanto, badminton star.
• Denny Kantono (关有明ありあけ), badminton star.
• Denny Sumargo, basketball star.
• Eddy Hartono (洪ひろし忠ちゅう中ちゅう), badminton star.
• Eddy Kurniawan (罗天宁), badminton star.
• Edhi Handoko, chess grandmaster.
• Elkan Baggott, football player.
• Eng Hian (徐じょ永ひさし賢けん), badminton star.
• Endang Witarsa (林はやし順じゅん有ゆう), football manager.
• Febby Valencia Dwijayanti Gani, badminton player.
• Ferry Sonneville, badminton star.
• Halim Haryanto (何なに学林がくりん), badminton star.
• Hendra Setiawan, badminton star.
• Hendrawan (葉は誠まこと萬まん), badminton world champion.
• Hermawan Susanto (蔡祥林りん), badminton star.
• Herry Iman Pierngadi (彭伟信しん), badminton coach.
• Hiong Liong Tan (陈香良りょう), chess master.
• Huang Hua (黄き华), badminton star of China, later become a citizen of Indonesia.
• Inesh Putri Chandra, professional golfer.
• Johan Wahjudi (洪ひろし耀龍), badminton star.
• John Juanda, poker player and star.
• Juan Revi, football player.
• Jonatan Christie, badminton star.
• Lidya Djaelawijaya (劉りゅう沁薇), badminton star.
• Kim Kurniawan, football player.
• Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, badminton star.
• Khouw Keng Nio, first woman aviator in China and Indonesia (qualified in March 1936).
• Kwee Kiat Sek, football player, part of squad Indonesia in 1956 Olympic in Melbourne.
• Liang Qiuxia (梁りょう秋あき霞かすみ), badminton star of China, later become a citizen of Indonesia and Indonesian coach.
• Liem Swie King (林はやし水鏡みずかがみ), badminton player.
• Liliyana Natsir, badminton star and 2016 Olympic gold medalist for mixed doubles.
• Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, badminton star.
• Maria Selena, basketball player.
• Mei Joni, basketball player.
• Muljadi, born Ang Tjin Siang (翁おう振ふ祥さち), badminton player.
• Ng Ka Long (伍ご家か朗ろう), Hong Kong-based badminton of maternal Chinese Indonesian descent.
• Nathan Tjoe-A-On, football player.
• Nova Arianto, football player.
• Praveen Jordan, badminton star.
• Ricardo Moniz, Dutch-based football player of maternal Chinese Indonesian descent.
• Rio Haryanto, Indonesian racer on Formula One for Manor Racing F1 Team in 2016 Formula One season.
• Ronald Susilo (林はやし香かおり文ぶん), Singapore-based badminton star.
• Ruben Gunawan, chess grandmaster.
• Rudy Hartono, born Nio Hap Liang (梁りょう海うみ量りょう), badminton player and 8-time winner of the All-England Cup.
• Sean Gelael, racing driver.
• Simon Santoso, badminton player.
• Surya Lesmana, born Liem Soei Liang (林はやし隋ずい亮あきら), football player.
• Susi Susanti, born Ong Lien Hiang (王おう蓮れん香が), a badminton star and 1992 Olympic gold medalist, who is of Hakka descent.
• Sutanto Tan (陳ひね江和えわ), football player.
• The Hong Djien, football player and player in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
• Tan Joe Hok (陳ひね有福ありふく), Indonesia badminton player.
• Tan Liong Houw, football player and participant of the 1956 Olympics.
• Tan Mo Heng, football goalkeeper and player in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
• Tan See Han (, football players and player in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
• Tjun Tjun (梁りょう春生はるお), badminton star.
• Tony Gunawan (吳ご俊明としあき), badminton star and 2000 Olympic gold medalist for men's doubles.
• Verawaty Fadjrin, badminton star.
• Vincent Rivaldi Kosasih, basketball player.
• Wong Wing Ki (黃き永なが棋), Hong Kong-based badminton player of Chinese Indonesian descent.
• Wynne Prakusya, tennis athlete.

Other

• Stephen Tong, Reformed Evangelical pastor.

See also

• Chen Fu Zhen Ren
• Chinese Indonesians
• Benteng Chinese
• Chinese in the Bangka Belitung Islands
• Chinese Maluku
• Supreme Council for the Confucian Religion in Indonesia
• Kong Koan & Tiong Hoa Hwee Koan
• Kapitan Cina & List of Kapitan Cina
• Sia (title)
• Discrimination against Chinese Indonesians
• Legislation on Chinese Indonesians
• 1740 Batavia massacre
• 1918 Kudus riot
• Jakarta Riots of May 1998
• List of Javanese people
• List of Acehnese people
• List of Batak people
• List of Bugis people
• List of Minangkabaus
• List of Moluccan people
• List of Sundanese people

Bibliography

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• Setyautama, Sam (2008), Mihardja, Suma (ed.), Tokoh-Tokoh Etnis Tionghoa di Indonesia (in Indonesian), Jakarta: Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia, ISBN 978-979-9101-25-9.
• Suryadinata, Leo (1995), Prominent Indonesian Chinese: Biographical Sketches (3rd ed.), Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, ISBN 978-981-3055-04-9.