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Chinese consciousness, the culturally assimilated Chinese were often looked upon as being politically incorrect, as internalizing the New Order ideology, and thus, as having “false consciousness.” Aimee’s study has rightly shown the plurality of Chinese Indonesians, and this study offers valuable insights into these complicated dynamics, in which Indonesians of diverse and often hybrid backgrounds continue to redefine themselves and their place in nation building.
Professor Melani Budianta
The University of Indonesia, Jakarta