List of Chinese Indonesians

This is a list of notable Chinese Indonesians:

Academics

Arief Budiman, born Soe Hok Djin (史福仁), sociologist, professor, University of Melbourne, formerly at Satya Wacana Christian University, brother of Soe Hok Gie.^[1]
Hadi Soesastro, born Tan Yueh Ming (陳余明), economist, political scientist (international relations), founder and former Executive Director of Centre for Strategic and International Studies (Indonesia).^[2]
Jusuf Wanandi, born Lim Bian Kie (林綿基), political scientist (international relations).
Leo Suryadinata, born Liauw Kian-Djoe (廖建裕), a Singapore-based sinologist of Chinese Indonesian descent.
Ong Hok Ham (王福涵), historian.
Mely G. Tan (陳玉蘭), Indonesian sociologist.
Merlyna Lim, professor and part of the Canada Research Chair.
Soe Tjen Marching (史曾), 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.
Phoa Keng Hek 'Sia' (潘景赫舍), community leader, social activist and founding president of Tiong Hoa Hwe Koan.
Soe Hok Gie (史朱義), political analyst and activist in the 1960s.
Thung Sin Nio (汤新娘), women's rights activist and physician.
Yap Thiam Hien (葉添興), human rights activist and public defender, who is of Hakka descent.
Yap Yun Hap, activist who died in Semanggi tragedy.

Architect

Liem Bwan Tjie, pioneering figure of modern Indonesian architecture.

Authors

Clara Ng, short story writer, novelist.
Kho Ping Hoo (許平和), writer of silat comics.
Khoe Trima Nio short story writer and novelist
Kwee Kek Beng (郭克明), journalist and writer.
Kwee Tek Hoay (郭德懷), 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 (李金福), teacher and writer who authored Tjhit Liap Seng and Malajoe Batawi.
Lie Loan Lian Nio (李來莲娘), 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), novelist.
Mira W., novelist.
Myra Sidharta, born Auw Jong Tjhoen Moy (欧阳春梅), writer and academic.
Nio Joe Lan (梁友兰), 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), writer and journalist.
Tan Gin Ho, writer and scion of the influential Tan family of Cirebon.
Tan Hong Boen (陳豐文), 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 (鄭宗瓊), Dutch children's book artist, author.
The Liep Nio, 1930s writer
Thio Tjin Boen (張振文), journalist and writer who authored Tjerita Oeij Se.
Tio Ie Soei (赵雨水), 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), 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.
Patricia Gunawan, top 15 finalist of Miss Indonesia 2012, runner-up of Miss ASEAN 2012, and runner-up of Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 4).
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.
Carlo Tabalujan, born Tan Tjin Hin (譚欣下巴), founder of PT Nestle Indonesia, Danmotor Vespa and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia.
Cherie Nursalim, a.k.a Lim Bi Kim (林美金), Vice Chairman of Giti Corporation.^[3]
Ciputra, a.k.a Xu Zhen Huan (徐振煥), philanthropist, founder of Ciputra Development, and Forbes' 23rd richest Indonesian.
Hary Tanoesoedibjo, founder MNC Group and Perindo party.
Khouw Khe Hien, pioneering aviator.
Kimun Ongkosandjojo, born Ong Kiem Oen (王金溫), co-founder of Jamu Air Mancur.
Liem Sioe Liong (林紹良), founder Salim Group, BCA.
Leo KoGuan (廖凯原), 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 (李文正), founder Lippo Group.
Prajogo Pangestu, a.k.a Peng Yun Peng (彭雲鵬), business magnate, investor, philanthropist.
Robert Budi Hartono, a.k.a Oei Hwie Tjhong (黃惠忠), founder Djarum and owner of BCA.
Sofjan Wanandi, born Lim Bian Khoen (林綿坤), owner of Gemala Group.
Sukanto Tanoto, born Tan Kang Hoo (陳江和), founder Raja Garuda Mas International (now Royal Golden Eagle).
Sutanto Djuhar, born Lin Wenjing (林文镜), co-founder Salim Group.
Tahir, born Ang Tjoen Ming (翁俊民), founder of Mayapada Bank.
Tan Khoen Swie (陳坤瑞), publisher.
Teddy Yip, born Jap Tek Lie (葉德利), founder of Macau Grand Prix.
William Soeryadjaya, born Tjia Kian Liong (謝建隆), founder of Astra International.
William Tanuwijaya, entrepreneur and founder of Tokopedia.
Yap Goan Ho (葉源和) nineteenth century translator and publisher

Criminals

Oey Tamba Sia (黃陶謝), playboy, tycoon's heir and criminal.
Eddy Tansil, a.k.a. Tan Tjoe Hong (陳珠芳), businessman and runaway criminal.

Economists

Christianto Wibisono, born Oey Kian Kok (黃建國), economics analyst.
Thee Kian Wie (戴建偉), Indonesian economic historian, founder of LIPI.^[4]

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), comedian.
Baim Wong, actor.
Bio One, actor, model, and singer.
Boy William, actor.
Casey Kaspol, content creator.
Chelsea Olivia Wijaya, actress, model.
Chrisye, singer.
Daniel Mananta, presenter, model, fashion designer.
Deddy Corbuzier, presenter, magician.
Dion Wiyoko, presenter, actor.
Ernest Prakasa, comedian.
Gabriel Prince, content creator, actor, and singer.
Gisella Anastasia, actress, singer, model.
Goh Soon Tioe (吳順籌), conductor, pedagogue, violinist
Heaven Tanudiredja, fashion designer.
Hoo Eng Djie (何榮日), songwriter and poet from Makassar
Jahja Ling, a.k.a Lim Bang Kiat (林望傑), conductor, music director.
Jaya Suprana, born Phoa Kok Tjiang (潘郭蒋), businessman, head of Jamu Jago, comedian, composer, and musician.
Jim Adhi Limas, also known as Jim Lim LD, pioneer of the Indonesian modern theatre 1970's, director, actor, movie critics journalist, theater-play translator. One of the founders of the theater company: Studiklub Teater Bandung (STB) -1960.
Joe Taslim, actor, model and martial artist.
Julie Estelle, actress and model.
Junior Liem, actor and model.
Kevin Leonardo, content creator, infamous for his Nair hair removal YouTube video, who is of Chinese Indonesian descent.
Kevin Liliana, actress and model.
Leila Tong, born Kong Lai Na (江麗娜), Hong Kong-based actress.
Livy Renata, a.ka. Yang Li Fei, content creator and actress.
Lo Lieh (羅烈), actor.
Mariana Renata, actres and model.
Melvis, Hong Kong Elvis impersonator.
Morgan Oey, actor, singer.
Nathan Hartono, singer.
Rachel Florenica, content creator, actress, and model.
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.
Sarwendah Tan, singer, model, actress, and businesswoman.
Sisca Kohl, internet celebrity.
Tan Tjoei Hock Journalist, director.
Teguh Karya, born Steve Liem Tjoan Hok (林廉鹤), director.
The Teng Chun (鄭丁春), director.
Vania Larissa, singer.
Willy Dozan, born Chuang Chen Li (庄陈力), actor, martial artist.
Warren Hue, rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter.
Wim Umboh, director.
Wong Brothers (Nelson, Joshua, and Othniel Wong), directors.
Wolly Sutinah, senior actress.

Journalists

Ang Jan Goan (洪渊源), journalist, publisher and political thinker, director of Sin Po (1925-1959).
Auw Jong Peng Koen (欧阳炳昆), co-founder Kompas.
Hauw Tek Kong (侯德廣), newspaper editor and founder of Keng Po.
Kho Tjoen Wan (许俊源), journalist for Perniagaan, Sinar Hindia and Warna Warta.
Lauw Giok Lan (劉玉蘭), 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) early feminist writer and journalist who wrote under the pen name Hong Le Hoa for Panorama and other magazines.

Military personnel

Djoni Liem, born Liem Wong Siu (林王小), a retired Indonesian Navy and one of the figures in Dwikora Operation.
John Lie, born Lie Tjeng Tjoan (李約翰), 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.^[5]
Teddy Jusuf, born Him Tek Jie (熊德怡), first Chinese-Indonesian to attain the rank of Brigadier General on the Indonesian Army.
Kyai Ronggo Ngabehi Soero Pernollo, born Han Tjien Kong (韓錢江), 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 (李寧彪), 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), former Governor of Jakarta (2014–2017) and current CEO of Pertamina (2019–present), who is of Hakka descent.
Christiandy Sanjaya, born Bong Hon San (黃漢山), 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 (呂有恩), former Indonesian Minister of Trade.
Hok Hoei Kan (簡福輝舍), colonial politician, landlord, patrician and founding president of Chung Hwa Hui.
Jusuf Wanandi, born Liem Bian Kie (林基綿), former student activist in 1960s; former representative in the People’s Consultative Assembly.
Khouw Kim An (許金安), fifth and last Majoor der Chinezen (lit., Major of the Chinese) of Batavia (1910–1918).
Kwik Kian Gie (郭建義), Coordinating Minister of Economics and Finance, 1999–2000; Minister of National Development Planning, 2001–2004.
Liem Koen Hian, journalist and politician.
Lie Tjoe Hong (李子鳳), 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), former Indonesian Minister of Trade (2004–2011) and Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (2011–2014).
Phoa Liong Gie (潘隆義舍), colonial politician, jurist, newspaper owner.
Tan Eng Goan (陳永元), first Majoor der Chinezen (lit., Major of the Chinese) of Batavia (1837–1865).
Tan Tjoen Tiat (陳濬哲), second Majoor der Chinezen (lit., Major of the Chinese) of Batavia (1865-1879).
Thio Thiam Tjong (张添聪), politician and community leader, founding board member of Chung Hwa Hui.
Tio Tek Ho (趙德和), fourth Majoor der Chinezen (lit., Major of the Chinese) of Batavia (1896-1907).
Yenny Wahid, politician and daughter of former president Abdurrahman Wahid.
Ignasius Jonan, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (2016–2019).

Sportspeople

Abraham Damar Grahita, basketball player.
Agassi Goantara, basketball player.
Agus Indra Kurniawan, football player.
Alan Budikusuma, born Goei Djien Hong (魏仁芳), badminton star and 1992 Olympic gold medalist.
Angelique Widjaja, a.k.a Huang I Lim (黄依林), tennis athlete.
Antonius Ariantho, badminton star.
Arthur Irawan, football player.
Candra Wijaya, a.k.a Tan Kah Liang (陳甲亮), 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, born Tjhie Beng Go'at (紀明發), 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, a.k.a Guan You Ming (关有明), badminton star.
Denny Sumargo, basketball star.
Eddy Hartono, a.k.a. Hong Zhong Zhong (洪忠中), badminton star.
Eddy Kurniawan, a.k.a Luo Tian Ning (罗天宁), badminton star.
Edhi Handoko, chess grandmaster.
Elkan Baggott, football player.
Eng Hian (徐永賢), badminton star.
Endang Witarsa, born Liem Soen Joe (林順有), football manager.
Febby Valencia Dwijayanti Gani, badminton player.
Ferry Sonneville, badminton star.
Halim Haryanto, badminton star.
Hendra Setiawan, badminton star.
Hendrawan, a.k.a Ye Cheng Wan (葉誠萬), badminton world champion.
Hermawan Susanto, a.k.a Cai Xiang Lin (蔡祥林), badminton star.
Herry Iman Pierngadi, a.k.a Peng Wei Xin (彭伟信), badminton coach.
Hiong Liong Tan (陈香良), chess master.
Huang Hua (黄华), badminton star of China, later become a citizen of Indonesia.
Ignatius Surya (簡頹), part of squad Indonesia 2021 Balloon World Cup.
Inesh Putri Chandra, professional golfer.
Johan Wahjudi, a.k.a Hong Yao Long (洪耀龍), badminton star.
John Juanda, poker player and star.
Juan Revi, football player.
Jonatan Christie, badminton star.
Justinus Lhaksana, former Indonesia futsal coach.
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 (梁秋霞), badminton star of China, later become a citizen of Indonesia and Indonesian coach.
Liem Swie King (林水鏡), 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 (翁振祥), badminton player.
Ng Ka Long (伍家朗), Hong Kong-based badminton of maternal Chinese Indonesian descent.
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, a.k.a Lin Xiang Wen (林香文), Singapore-based badminton star.
Ruben Gunawan, chess grandmaster.
Rudy Hartono, born Nio Hap Liang (梁海量), 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 (林隋亮), football player.
Susi Susanti, born Ong Lien Hiang (王蓮香), a badminton star and 1992 Olympic gold medalist, who is of Hakka descent.
Sutanto Tan, football player.
Tan Hong Djien, football player and player in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
Tan Joe Hok (陳有福), 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, born Liang Chun Sheng (梁春生), badminton star.
Tony Gunawan, a.k.a Wu Jun Ming (吳俊明), badminton star and 2000 Olympic gold medalist for men's doubles.
Verawaty Fadjrin, badminton star.
Vincent Rivaldi Kosasih, basketball player.
Wong Wing Ki, Hong Kong-based badminton player of Chinese Indonesian descent.
Wynne Prakusya, tennis athlete.

References

↑ Jardine, David (2008-09-21). "INDONESIA: Higher education and ethnic Chinese". University World News. Retrieved 18 February 2009.
↑ "Hadi Soesastro Policy Forum". Retrieved 26 July 2021.
↑ "林美金董事-清華大學（香港特別行政區）教育基金會有限公司". www.tefhk.org. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
↑ "Renowned economist Thee dies at 79". Jakarta Post. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
↑ "Kisah John Lie Perwira TNI Keturunan Tionghoa yang Kerap Lolos dari Kepungan Belanda". Kompas. Retrieved 26 July 2021.

Bibliography

Jahja, H. Junus (2002), Peranakan Idealis: Dari Lie Eng Hok sampai Teguh Karya (in Indonesian), Jakarta: Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia, ISBN 978-979-9023-84-1.
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[1] Jardine, David (2008-09-21). "INDONESIA: Higher education and ethnic Chinese". University World News. Retrieved 18 February 2009.

[2] "Hadi Soesastro Policy Forum". Retrieved 26 July 2021.

[3] "林美金董事-清華大學（香港特別行政區）教育基金會有限公司". www.tefhk.org. Retrieved 2022-03-28.

[jpost-4] "Renowned economist Thee dies at 79". Jakarta Post. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2014.

[5] "Kisah John Lie Perwira TNI Keturunan Tionghoa yang Kerap Lolos dari Kepungan Belanda". Kompas. Retrieved 26 July 2021.

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