THE ROLE OF CHINESE INDONESIANS IN INDONESIA’S ECONOMY DURING THE NEW ORDER (1967–1998)
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Abstract
Indonesia is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic country with more than 300 ethnic groups, in which the Javanese and Sundanese constitute the majority, whereas Chinese Indonesians form a minority community. Although they account for only about 3 percent of the population, Chinese Indonesians controlled roughly 70 percent of the national economy during the New Order era. By applying the theory of crony capitalism and employing both historical and qualitative research methods, this article examines the role of the Chinese community in Indonesia’s economy under Suharto. Based on an analysis of the socioeconomic context of this period, the study clarifies the central role of Chinese Indonesians in the development of the domestic private sector and in promoting the country’s integration into the global economy. In doing so, it sheds light on the symbiotic relationship between the state and Chinese capital, while offering a more comprehensive understanding of the interplay among politics, the economy, and ethnicity in contemporary Southeast Asia.
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Indonesia, economy, Chinese Indonesians, New Order, Suharto
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