Since its independence, Indonesia has sought to maintain a delicate balance between its many ethnic, religious and linguistic groups. However, the country’s diversity has posed some unique challenges.
One of the most difficult aspects of managing diversity has been accommodating the needs of the country’s largest minority group, the ethnic Chinese. The Chinese began arriving in Indonesia in large numbers in the late 1800s, and they soon became an important part of the economy. However, they also became the target …