The Emergence of Chinese Indonesian Associations and the Reconstruction of Chinese Identity in Post-Suharto Era Indonesia
Cuixinyue

School of International Studies /Academy of Overseas Chinese Studies, Jinan University，Guangzhou，510632；

Abstract: This paper argues that, driven by the dual forces of social democratization and the Chinese Indonesians' pursuit to escape social marginalization and prevent the recurrence of events like the May 1998 riots, two types of Chinese Indonesian non-governmental organizations emerged after 1998: socio-cultural associations and anti-discrimination organizations. These Chinese associations strive to advocate for equal citizenship in Indonesia and promote ethnic harmony and coexistence, thereby fostering the reconstruction of Chinese identity.

Key words: Chinese Indonesian; Chinese Association; Identity Reconstruction; Chineseness

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