Chinese Indonesians
Chinese Indonesians are an Indonesian ethnic group whose ancestry traces to China, with communities established across the archipelago over centuries.
Chinese diaspora in Indonesia: The history and communities formed by migration from China to the Indonesian archipelago. It places Chinese Indonesian communities within the wider history of migration from China.
May 1998 riots of Indonesia: Violent riots in Indonesia in May 1998, during which Chinese Indonesians were targeted, especially in Jakarta. The riots exposed the deadly consequences of anti-Chinese violence during political upheaval.
Chinese Indonesian cuisine: A diverse food tradition combining Chinese culinary influences with Indonesian ingredients, techniques, and tastes. Local adaptation makes cuisine one of the most visible expressions of Chinese Indonesian heritage.
Glodok: A historic commercial district in Jakarta with a large Chinese Indonesian community and strong Chinese cultural presence. Glodok offers a prominent urban example of Chinese Indonesian community life.
Peranakan: A Southeast Asian identity associated with people of mixed local and immigrant ancestry and distinctive cultural traditions. Peranakan communities show how generations of settlement produced locally rooted Chinese Indonesian identities.
Anti-Chinese sentiment in Indonesia: Prejudice and hostility directed at people of Chinese descent in Indonesia. It has shaped public debate, discrimination, and the security of Chinese Indonesian communities.
Chinese Indonesian names: Naming practices among Chinese Indonesians, shaped by family traditions, language, and changing government policies. Names can express family histories and the public pressures placed on Chinese identity.
Chinese Indonesian churches: Christian congregations in Indonesia with Chinese Indonesian members, shaped by local and transnational religious histories. These congregations show the diversity of religious affiliations within Chinese Indonesian communities.
Totok: A Southeast Asian term often used for people regarded as recent or culturally less assimilated immigrants from China. The distinction from Peranakan highlights varied migration histories and cultural affiliations.
Presidential Instruction No. 14 of 1967: An Indonesian government directive that restricted public expressions of Chinese religion, beliefs, and traditions. The directive institutionalized restrictions on Chinese Indonesian cultural expression.