Terror in Chinatown

Article Abstract:

There is a long history of attacks on Chinese in Indonesia, and there are records of attacks in 1740. The Chinese community has settled in Indonesia, building homes and sending children to school, and attacks have tended to be against property rather than people. The wave of attacks in 1998 has changed this, and not all Chinese will return to Indonesia. Riots in May 1998 involved rape and mutilation of young girls and the armed forces reportedly led looters and rapists. There are claims to the army was paid by the Chinese prior to riots, and did not receive the expected protection.

Political aspects, Ethnic relations, Indonesia, Chinese in Indonesia

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The overseas Chinese: a driving force

Article Abstract:

The growing economies in many Southeast Asian countries is fueled by ethnic Chinese. Their culture encourages savings and investment, and family-owned businesses which encourage tight management. As China's economy becomes more capitalistic, some Chinese businessmen may return, bringing economic success with them.

Southeast Asia, Asia, Southeastern, Chinese in Asia, Southeastern

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Next in line: Chinese consumers

Article Abstract:

China is expected to have the biggest explosion in consumer spending in history over the next five to ten years. The expected increase in Chinese purchasing power has Western companies scrambling to best position themselves to take advantage.

Forecasts and trends, Corporations, Consumption (Economics), Consumers, Corporations, Chinese

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