List of Chinese Indonesians
This is a list of notable Chinese Indonesians. It contains the names of various Chinese Indonesian figures, by both ethnicity and ancestry. The list is sorted by the first letter of their name and family name.
Academics
- Arief Budiman, sociologist, professor at the University of Melbourne, formerly at Satya Wacana Christian University, and brother of Soe Hok Gie
- Aggy Tjetje, Indonesian academician
- Hadi Soesastro, economist, political scientist, founder and former executive director of Centre for Strategic and International Studies (Indonesia)
- Indrawati Oey, food scientist
- James Danandjaja, anthropologist
- Jusuf Wanandi, political scientist
- Leo Suryadinata, sinologist
- Ong Hok Ham, historian
- Tjan Tjoe Som, sinologist
- Mely G. Tan, sociologist
- Merlyna Lim, professor and Canada Research Chair
- Soe Tjen Marching, academic, composer, and writer
- Wang Gungwu, historian
- Yohanes Surya, psychist and author
Activists
- Aw Tjoei Lan, social activist, philanthropist, community leader, and founder of the charity organization Ati Soetji
- Dede Oetomo, gender and LGBT rights activist
- Lie Eng Hok, Indonesian independence activist and political prisoner, declared a Pioneer of Independence in 1959
- Melki Sedek Huang, activist and sex offender; formerly served as chairman of the Student Executive Board at University of Indonesia
- Phoa Keng Hek, social activist, founding president of Tiong Hoa Hwe Koan, and one of the founders of Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Soe Hok Gie, activist
- Thung Sin Nio, women's rights activist, physician, economist and politician
- Yap Thiam Hien, human rights lawyer
Architect
- Liem Bwan Tjie, pioneering figure of modern Indonesian architecture
Authors
- Clara Ng, novelist
- Kho Ping Hoo, short story writer and novelist
- Khoe Trima Nio, short story writer and novelist
- Kwee Kek Beng, journalist and writer
- Kwee Tek Hoay, writer, important proponent of Tri-Dharma, credited with the publication of Dharma Moestika and a list of publications
- Lie Kim Hok, teacher and writer who authored Tjhit Liap Seng and Malajoe Batawi
- Lie Loan Lian Nio, translator of Chinese novels into Malay
- Lie On Moy, translator of Chinese stories into Malay and journalist
- Lie Sim Djwe, translator and novelist
- Marga Tjoa, novelist
- Mira W., novelist
- Myra Sidharta, writer and academician
- Nio Joe Lan, 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, writer and journalist
- Tan Gin Ho, writer and associated with the influential Tan family of Cirebon
- Tan Hong Boen, writer and translator
- Tan Tjeng Nio, author of a book of Syair poems published in 1897
- Thé Tjong-Khing, Dutch children's book artist, and author
- The Liep Nio, writer
- Thio Tjin Boen, journalist and author of Tjerita Oeij Se
- Tio Ie Soei, writer and author of ''Sie Po Giok''
Beauty queens
- Astrid Yunadi, 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, half-American contestant of Miss Indonesia 2009
- Kevin Lilliana, half-Sundanese contestant of Miss Indonesia International 2017 and winner of 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, 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 of Miss World 2013
Businesspeople
- Alexander Tedja, businessman, founder of Pakuwon Jati
- Alim Markus, businessman, founder and owner of Maspion
- Anthoni Salim, businessman and investor, current chairman of First Pacific
- Andrew Darwis, entrepreneur and founder of Kaskus
- Arsyad Rasjid, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Bachtiar Karim, businessman and owner of Musim Mas
- Boenjamin Setiawan, businessman and owner of Kalbe Farma
- Burhan Uray, entrepreneur and philanthropist
- Carlo Tabalujan, founder of PT Nestlé Indonesia, Danmotor Vespa and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia
- Cherie Nursalim, vice chairman of Giti Corporation
- Ciputra, philanthropist, founder of Ciputra Development, and Forbes 23rd richest Indonesian
- Djoko Susanto, conglomerate and businessman, founder of AlfaCorp
- Eddie Lembong, businessman and founder of Pharos Indonesia
- Edwin Soeryadjaya, businessman and the owner of Saratoga Investment
- Eka Tjandranegara, one of the founders and the current owner of Mulia Group
- Eka Tjipta Widjaja, businessman and conglomerate, founder of Sinar Mas
- Hary Tanoesoedibjo, founder of MNC Group and Perindo Party
- James Riady, businessman, deputy chairman of the Lippo Group, a major Indonesian conglomerate
- Jusuf Hamka, Chinese Muslim businessman and politician
- Kan Keng Tjong, businessman and tycoon
- Khouw Khe Hien, pioneering aviator
- Kimun Ongkosandjojo, co-founder of Jamu Air Mancur
- Liem Seeng Tee, businessman, founder of Sampoerna
- Liem Sioe Liong, founder Salim Group and BCA
- Leo Ko Guan, founder of SHI International Corp, the 3rd largest shareholder in Tesla, Inc.
- Low Tuck Kwong, businessman, founder of Bayan Resources
- Michael Bambang Hartono, founder of Djarum and owner of BCA
- Mochtar Riady, founder of Lippo Group
- Njoo Han Siang, pioneer of Indonesian banking and filming industry
- Nyonya Meneer, businesswomen, founder of the Nyonya Meneer Jamu company
- Oei Tiong Ham, business magnate and tycoon
- Oei Tjie Sien, tycoon, founder of Kian Gwan
- Prajogo Pangestu, business magnate, investor, philanthropist
- Robert Budi Hartono, founder of Djarum and owner of BCA
- Sofjan Wanandi, owner of Gemala Group
- Sugianto Kusuma, business tycoon and owner of Agung Sedayu group.
- Sukanto Tanoto, founder of Raja Garuda Mas International
- Surya Wonowidjoyo, cigarette entrepreneur and founder of Gudang Garam
- Susilo Wonowidjojo, cigarette entrepreneur and owner of Gudang Garam
- Sutanto Djuhar, co-founder of Salim Group
- Tahir, founder of Mayapada Bank
- Tan Khoen Swie, publisher
- Teddy Yip, founder of Macau Grand Prix
- Tio Tek Hong, Colonial era businessman, pioneer of the Indonesian music recording industry and founder of the Tio Tek Hong store
- Tjong A Fie, businessman and banker
- Tjong Yong Hian, businessman
- Tong Djoe, businessman
- Tomy Winata, businessman and founder of Artha Graha Group
- William Soeryadjaya, founder of Astra International
- William Tanuwijaya, entrepreneur and founder of Tokopedia
- Yap Goan Ho, translator and publisher
Criminals
- Anton Medan, former crime boss
- Djoko Tjandra, playboy, tycoon's heir and criminal
- Eddy Tansil, businessman and runaway criminal
Economists
- Christianto Wibisono, economics analyst
- Thee Kian Wie, economic historian and founder of LIPI
Entertainers
- Abimana Aryasatya, actor
- Agnez Mo, singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, actress, presenter, rapper, author, businesswoman, dancer, model, and philanthropist
- Ateng, comedian
- Ayu Ting Ting, dangdut singer
- Baim Wong, actor
- Boy William, actor
- Chelsea Olivia Wijaya, actress and model
- Christian Sugiono, actor and model
- Chrisye, singer
- Clarine Clay, actress and writer
- Daniel Mananta, presenter, model, and fashion designer
- David Noah, musician, member of the band Noah
- Deddy Corbuzier, presenter and magician
- Didik Nini Thowok, dancer
- Dion Wiyoko, presenter and actor
- Eriska Rein, actor and model
- Ernest Prakasa, comedian
- Fendy Chow, model and actor
- Fitria Yusuf, fashion model and writer
- George Rudy, actor and presenter
- Gisella Anastasia, actress, singer, and model
- Glenn Alinskie, actor
- Goh Soon Tioe, conductor, pedagogue, and violinist
- Hamzah Sulaeman, actor
- Heaven Tanudiredja, fashion designer
- Henky Solaiman, actor, producer and screen writer
- Hessel Steven, model and actor
- Hoo Eng Djie, songwriter and poet
- Ian Antono, Rock musician and songwriter, member of God Bless
- Jahja Ling, conductor, music director
- Jaya Suprana, businessman, head of Jamu Jago, comedian, composer, and musician
- Jenny Tan, presenter
- Joe Taslim, actor, model and martial artist
- Julie Estelle, actress and model
- Jonas Rivanno, actor and model
- Kevin Liliana, actress and model
- Kevin Lim, singer and songwriter
- Leila Tong, actress
- Lo Lieh, actor
- Mariana Renata, actress and model
- Melvis, Elvis impersonator
- Mey Chan, singer
- Morgan Oey, actor, singer
- Natasha Wilona, actress
- Nathan Hartono, singer
- Nicky Astria, singer
- Okan Kornelius, actor and model
- Peter Sudarso, actor
- Rafael Landry Tanubrata, singer, songwriter, dancer
- Rich Brian, rapper, singer, record producer, and songwriter
- Roy Kiyoshi, actor and television personality
- Sandra Angelia, presenter and model
- Sandra Dewi, actress and presenter
- Saridjah Niung, also known as Ibu Sud, musician, teacher, radio announcer, playwright and batik artist
- Shavlyne, actress
- Shanice Margaretha, actress and model
- Shindy Huang, actress and model
- Sisca Kohl, internet celebrity
- Stefan William, actor and singer
- Tan De Seng, musician and artist, maestro of Karwitan
- Tan Tjeng Bok, actor
- Tan Tjoei Hock, journalist and director
- Teguh Karya, director
- Teguh Slamet Rahardjo, actor and comedian
- The Teng Chun, director
- Titi DJ, pop singer, songwriter, and beauty pageant titleholder
- Vania Larissa, singer
- Verdi Solaiman, actor
- Willy Dozan, actor and martial artist
- Wilbert Ross, Filipino actor, singer and dancer whose paternal grandfather is an Indonesian of Chinese descent who migrated to Davao, Philippines
- Warren Hue, rapper, singer, record producer and songwriter
- Wim Umboh, director
- Wong Brothers, directors
- Yoshi Sudarso, actor
- Zack Lee, actor and model
Journalists
- Ang Jan Goan, journalist, publisher, political thinker, and director of Sin Po
- Auw Jong Peng Koen, co-founder of Kompas
- Hauw Tek Kong, newspaper editor and founder of Keng Po
- Kho Tjoen Wan, journalist for Perniagaan, Sinar Hindia and Warna Warta
- Lauw Giok Lan, 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, early feminist writer and journalist under the pen name Hong Le Hoa for Panorama and other magazines
Military personnel
- Daniel Tjen, neurologist and mayor general of the Indonesian Armed Forces
- Djoni Liem ), chief warrant officer of the Indonesian Marine Corps
- John Lie, 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
- Kuntara, lieutenant general of the Indonesian Army, former general commander of Kopassus and former Indonesian ambassador to China
- Rudi Taran, air marshal of the Indonesian Air Force
- Teddy Jusuf, first Chinese-Indonesian to attain the rank of brigadier general on the Indonesian Army
- Kyai Ronggo Ngabehi Soero Pernollo, nobleman, police chief, bureaucrat and founder of the Muslim branch of the Han family of Lasem
Politicians
- Abdurrahman Wahid, 4th president of Indonesia
- Acep Purnama, regent of Kuningan
- Alex Indra Lukman, member of the House of Representatives, member of the PDI-P
- Albertina Ho, former judge of the Supreme Court of Indonesia
- Alvin Lie, member of Indonesian National Mandate Party (PAN)
- Amir Syamsuddin, former Indonesian Minister of Law and Human Rights
- Andrei Angouw, mayor of Manado, member of the Regional House of representative of North Sulawesi
- Angela Tanoesoedibjo, Vice Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy 2019–2024
- Han Bwee Kong, a.k.a Kapitein der Chinezen, magnate, government official, and 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, former Minister of Forestry
- Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, former governor of Jakarta and CEO of Pertamina
- Basuri Tjahaja Purnama, politician, former regent of East Belitung
- Benny Alexander Liteloni, former vice governor of East Nusa Tenggara, former vice regent of South Central Timor Regency
- Benny Laos, politician and businessman who served as the regent of Morotai
- Budhi Sarwono, former regent of Banjarnegara
- Bong Ming Ming, vice regent of West Bangka, and former member of the Bangka Regional House of Representatives
- Cen Sui Lan, member of the House of Representatives, regent of Natuna
- Christiandy Sanjaya, former vice governor of West Kalimantan, and Indonesia's first Chinese deputy governor
- Charles Honoris, member of House of Representatives and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle
- Darmadi Durianto, member of the House of Representatives
- David Gee Cheng, Deputy Minister for City Planning and Construction
- Enggartiasto Lukita, former Indonesian Minister of Trade
- Erick Thohir, current Minister of State Owned Enterprises
- Edward Tannur, politician and businessman, former member of the House of Representatives
- Hanny Sondakh, politician, mayor of Bitung
- Hendrawan Supratikno, politician and member of the House of Representatives
- Hermawi Taslim, politician
- Hok Hoei Kan, colonial politician, landlord, patrician and founding president of Chung Hwa Hui
- Hidayat Arsani, vice governor of Bangka Belitung Islands and the current governor of Bangka Belitung Islands
- Ignasius Jonan, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources
- Jusuf Wanandi, former student activist and former representative in the People’s Consultative Assembly, and founder of Centre for Strategic and International Studies
- Khouw Kim An, fifth and last Majoor der Chinezen of Batavia
- Kwik Kian Gie, former Coordinating Minister of Economics and Finance and Minister of National Development Planning
- Liem Koen Hian, journalist and politician
- Lie Kiat Teng, former Minister of Health
- Lie Tjoe Hong, third Majoor der Chinezen of Batavia
- Loa Sek Hie, colonial politician, community leader, landlord, patrician, and founder of Pao An Tui
- Luo Fangbo, politician, founding father of the Lanfang Republic
- Mari Pangestu, former Indonesian Minister of Trade and Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy
- Markus, current regent of West Bangka regency
- Matheos Tan, bureaucrat, current regent of Lembata
- Mochammad Anton, politician, mayor of Malang
- Mor Bastiaan, politician, vice mayor of Manado
- Oei Tjoe Tat, former Minister of State
- Oey Djie San, former Landheer and Kapitein der Chinezen of Tangerang
- Ong Eng Die, economist, former Minister of Finance
- Phoa Liong Gie, colonial politician, jurist, newspaper owner
- Ria Norsan, politician and businessman, current governor of West Kalimantan, vice governor of West Kalimantan and regent of Mempawah
- Ricky Jauwerissa, regent of Tanimbar Island
- Rico Sia, member of the House of Representatives
- Rudianto Tjen, member of the House of Representatives
- Satono, politician, regent of Sambas
- Sherly Tjoanda, politician and businesswoman who has served as the governor of North Maluku since 20 February 2025
- Siauw Giok Tjhan, politician, member of the Provisional House of Representatives and cabinet minister
- Sofyan Tan, politician and doctor, member of the House of Representatives representing North Sumatra
- Soero Adinegoro, nobleman and former government official
- Souw Beng Kong, first Kapitein der Chinezen of Batavia
- Sudin, politician, member of the House of representatives
- Tan Eng Goan, first Majoor der Chinezen of Batavia
- Tan Po Goan, lawyer, Socialist Party of Indonesia politician, Minister without Portfolio in the Third Sjahrir Cabinet
- Tan Tjoen Tiat, second Majoor der Chinezen of Batavia
- Telly Tjanggulung, politician, former regent of Southeastern Minahasa
- Thio Thiam Tjong, politician and community leader, founding board member of Chung Hwa Hui and the Chinese Indonesian Democratic Party
- Thomas Lembong, former Indonesian Minister of Trade and head of Investment Coordinating Board
- Tio Tek Ho, fourth Majoor der Chinezen of Batavia
- Tjhai Chui Mei, mayor of Singkawang
- Veronica Tan, politician and entrepreneur; deputy minister of Women Empowerment and Child Protection of Indonesia since 2024
- William Aditya Sarana, politician, current member of the Jakarta Regional House of Representatives
- Yap Tjwan Bing, Independence activist, politician and doctor, member of the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence
- Yenny Wahid, politician and daughter of former president Abdurrahman Wahid
Sportspeople
- Abraham Damar Grahita, basketball player
- Ade Chandra, badminton player
- Agassi Goantara, basketball player
- Agus Indra Kurniawan, football player
- Agus Susanto, badminton player
- Alan Budikusuma, badminton star and 1992 Olympic gold medalist
- Albertus Susanto Njoto, badminton player
- Alvent Yulianto, badminton player
- Angelique Widjaja, tennis athlete
- Antonius Ariantho, badminton star
- Ardy Wiranata, badminton player
- Aryono Miranat, badminton player, coach
- Arthur Irawan, football player
- Benny Wijaya, tennis athlete
- Bobby Ertanto, badminton star
- Candra Wijaya, badminton star and 2000 Summer Olympics gold medalist for men's doubles
- Charlie Depthios, weightlifter
- Chris John, boxing world champion formerly holding the WBA (Super) featherweight title
- Christian Hadinata, badminton star
- Cindana Hartono Kusuma, 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, badminton star
- Denny Sumargo, basketball star
- Darmadi, badminton player
- Eddy Hartono, badminton star
- Eddy Kurniawan, badminton star
- Edhi Handoko, chess grandmaster
- Ellen Angelina, badminton player and coach
- Elkan Baggott, football player
- Eng Hian, badminton star
- Endang Witarsa, football manager
- Febby Valencia Dwijayanti Gani, badminton player
- Ferry Sonneville, badminton star
- Fernando Kurniawan, badminton player
- Fran Kurniawan, badminton player
- Fung Permadi, badminton player
- Hadibowo Susanto, badminton player
- Halim Haryanto, badminton star and coach
- Hariyanto Arbi, badminton player
- Harry Tjong, footballer and football manager
- Hendra Setiawan, badminton star
- Hendrawan, badminton world champion
- Hermawan Susanto, badminton star
- Herry Iman Pierngadi, badminton coach
- Hastomo Arbi, badminton star
- Hiong Liong Tan, chess master
- Huang Hua, badminton star of China, later become a citizen of Indonesia
- Imron Roasadi, born Liu Nyok Siong, weightlifter
- Indra Gunawan, badminton player and coach
- Indra Wijaya, badminton player and coach
- Inesh Putri Chandra, professional golfer
- Ivana Lie, badminton player
- Janice Tjen, tennis player
- Jeffer Rosobin, badminton player
- Jenna Gozali, badminton player
- Johan Wahjudi, badminton star
- John Juanda, poker player and star
- Jo Novita, badminton player
- Juan Revi, football player
- Jonatan Christie, badminton star
- Lidya Djaelawijaya, badminton star
- Liliyana Natsir, badminton player
- Lindswell Kwok, Wushu athlete
- Kim Kurniawan, football player
- Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, badminton star
- Khouw Keng Nio, first woman aviator in China and Indonesia
- Komala Dewi, badminton player
- Kwee Kiat Sek, football player, part of squad Indonesia in 1956 Olympic in Melbourne
- Liang Qiuxia, badminton star of China, later become a citizen of Indonesia and Indonesian coach
- Liem Swie King, badminton player
- Lius Pongoh, 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
- Minarti Timur, badminton player
- Muljadi, born Ang Tjin Siang, badminton player
- Ng Ka Long, 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, Singapore-based badminton star
- Ruben Gunawan, chess grandmaster
- Rudy Hartono, born Nio Hap Liang, badminton player and 8-time winner of the All-England Cup
- Sean Gelael, racing driver
- Simon Santoso, badminton player
- Staffan Horito, football player
- Surya Lesmana, born Liem Soei Liang, football player
- Susi Susanti, born Ong Lien Hiang, badminton star and 1992 Olympic gold medalist
- Susyana Tjhan ), Wushu athlete
- Sutanto Tan, football player
- The Hong Djien, football player and player in the 1938 FIFA World Cup
- Tan Joe Hok, 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, badminton star
- Tony Gunawan, 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
Other
- Abraham Alex Tanuseputra, founder of the Bethany Indonesian Church
- Daniel Bambang Dwi Byantoro, founder of the Indonesian Orthodox Church
- Felix Siauw, Islamic cleric, preacher, author and Islamist activist associated with Hizbut Tahrir
- Gabriel Manek, Roman catholic archbishop
- Han Siong Kong, patriarch and founder of the Han family of Lasem
- Insan Mokoginta, Ulama and Christology figure
- Stephen Tong, Reformed Evangelical pastor
- Sylvester Tung Kiem San, bishop of Denpasar
- Tio Tjay, painter
- Handojo Tjandrakusuma, doctor specializing on disability rehabilitation
- Henricus Pidyarto Gunawan, bishop of Malang
- Joseph Theodorus Suwatan, bishop of Manado
- Kang Cing Wie, 12th-century Chinese woman who married the Balinese king Jayapangus; goddess of prosperity in traditional Balinese culture
- Lee Chin Koon, father of Lee Kuan Yew
- Lee Man Fong, painter
- Lo Siaw Ging, doctor and philanthropist
- Vincentius Sutikno Wisaksono, bishop of Surabaya
- William Wongso, culinary expert