List of Chinese Indonesians

Template:Short description This is a list of notable Chinese Indonesians The list below contains the names of various Chinese Indonesian figures, by both ethnicity and ancestry. The list is sorted by the first letter of their name (Alan Budikusuma) and family name (Goei Djien Phang).

Academics

• Arief Budiman (Soe Hok Djin; Template:Lang-zh), sociologist, professor at the University of Melbourne, formerly at Satya Wacana Christian University, and brother of Soe Hok Gie.
• Hadi Soesastro (Tan Yueh Ming; Template:Lang-zh), economist, political scientist, founder and former Executive Director of Centre for Strategic and International Studies (Indonesia).
• Indrawati Oey, Food scientist.
• James Danandjaja (Template:Lang-zh), Anthropologist.
• Jusuf Wanandi (Lim Bian Kie; Template:Lang-zh), political scientist.
• Leo Suryadinata (Liauw Kian Djoe; Template:Lang-zh), sinologist.
• Ong Hok Ham (Template:Lang-zh), historian.
• Tjan Tjoe Som (Template:Lang-zh), sinologist.
• Mely G. Tan (Tan Giok Lan; Template:Lang-zh), sociologist.
• Merlyna Lim, professor and Canada Research Chair.
• Soe Tjen Marching (Template:Lang-zh), academic, composer, and writer.
• Wang Gungwu, historian (Template:Lang-zh)
• Yohanes Surya, Psychist and author.

Activists

• Aw Tjoei Lan, social activist, philanthropist, community leader, and founder of the charity organization Ati Soetji.
• Dede Oetomo, (Template:Lang-zh), gender and LGBT rights activist.
• Lie Eng Hok, (Template:Lang-zh), Indonesian independence activist and political prisoner, was declared a Pioneer of Independence in 1959.
• Melki Sedek Huang, activist and sex offender who formerly served as the Chairman of The Student Executive Board at University of Indonesia.
• Phoa Keng Hek, (Template:Lang-zh), social activist, founding president of Tiong Hoa Hwe Koan, and one of the founders of Institut Teknologi Bandung.
• Soe Hok Gie, (Template:Lang-zh), activist.
• Thung Sin Nio, (Template:Lang-zh), women's rights activist, physician, economist and politician.
• Yap Thiam Hien, (Template:Lang-zh), human rights lawyer.

Architect

• Liem Bwan Tjie, pioneering figure of modern Indonesian architecture.

Authors

• Clara Ng, novelist.
• Kho Ping Hoo (Template:Lang-zh), short story writer and novelist
• Khoe Trima Nio, short story writer and novelist
• Kwee Kek Beng (Template:Lang-zh), journalist and writer.
• Kwee Tek Hoay (Template:Lang-zh), writer, important proponent of Tri-Dharma and credited with the publication of Dharma Moestika (1932–1934) and a list of publications.
• Lie Kim Hok (Template:Lang-zh), teacher and writer who authored Tjhit Liap Seng and Malajoe Batawi.
• Lie Loan Lian Nio (Template:Lang-zh), translator of Chinese novels into Malay.
• Lie On Moy, translator of Chinese stories into Malay and journalist.
• Lie Sim Djwe (Template:Lang-zh), translator and novelist.
• Marga Tjoa (Tjoa Liang Tjoe; Template:Lang-zh), novelist.
• Mira W., novelist.
• Myra Sidharta (Auw Jong Tjhoen Moy; Template:Lang-zh), writer and academician.
• Nio Joe Lan (Template:Lang-zh), writer, journalist, and history teacher.
• Nyonya The Tiang Ek, real name Lie Djien Nio, writer, journalist and translator.
• Oen Tjhing Tiauw (Template:Lang-zh), writer, playwright, cultural activist and politician
• Tan Boen Soan (Template:Lang-zh), writer and journalist.
• Tan Gin Ho, writer and associated with the influential Tan family of Cirebon.
• Tan Hong Boen (Template:Lang-zh), writer and translator.
• Tan Tjeng Nio, author of a book of Syair poems published in 1897.
• Thé Tjong-Khing (Template:Lang-zh), Dutch children's book artist, and author.
• The Liep Nio, writer.
• Thio Tjin Boen (Template:Lang-zh), journalist and author of Tjerita Oeij Se.
• Tio Ie Soei (Template:Lang-zh), 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, a half-American contestant of Miss Indonesia 2009.
• Kevin Lilliana, a half-Sundanese contestant of Miss Indonesia International 2017 and winner 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 (Template:Lang-zh), 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 Miss World 2013.

Businesspeople

• Alexander Tedja, businessman, founder of Pakuwon Jati
• Alim Markus (Liem Boen Kwang; Template:Lang-zh), businessman, founder and owner of Maspion.
• Anthoni Salim (Liem Hong Sien; Template:Lang-zh), 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 (KADIN).
• Bachtiar Karim (Liem Jah Kian; Template:Lang-zh), Businessman and owner of Musim Mas.
• Boenjamin Setiawan (Khou Liep Boen; Template:Lang-zh), businessman and owner of Kalbe Farma.
• Carlo Tabalujan (Tan Tjin Hin; Template:Lang-zh), founder of PT Nestlé Indonesia, Danmotor Vespa and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia.
• Cherie Nursalim (Template:Lang-zh), Vice Chairman of Giti Corporation.
• Ciputra (Tjie Tjin Hoan; Template:Lang-zh), philanthropist, founder of Ciputra Development, and ForbesTemplate:' 23rd richest Indonesian.
• Hary Tanoesoedibjo (Template:Lang-zh) founder MNC Group and Perindo party.
• James Riady (Lie Zen; Template:Lang-zh), businessman and the deputy chairman of the Lippo Group, a major Indonesian conglomerate.
• Khouw Khe Hien (Template:Lang-zh), pioneering aviator.
• Kimun Ongkosandjojo (Ong Kiem Oen; Template:Lang-zh), co-founder of Jamu Air Mancur.
• Liem Sioe Liong (Template:Lang-zh), founder Salim Group and BCA.
• Leo Ko Guan (Template:Lang-zh), founder of SHI International Corp, the 3rd largest shareholder in Tesla, Inc.
• Low Tuck Kwong, businessman, founder of Bayan Resources.
• Michael Bambang Hartono (Oei Hwie Siang; Template:Lang-zh), founder of Djarum and owner of BCA.
• Mochtar Riady (Lie Mo Tie; Template:Lang-zh), founder Lippo Group.
• Njoo Han Siang (Template:Lang-zh), pioneer of Indonesian Banking and filming industry.
• Oei Tiong Ham (Template:Lang-zh), business magnate and tycoon.
• Oei Tjie Sien (Template:Lang-zh), tycoon, founder of Kian Gwan.
• Prajogo Pangestu (Phang Djoen Phen; Template:Lang-zh), business magnate, investor, philanthropist.
• Robert Budi Hartono (Oei Hwie Tjhong; Template:Lang-zh), founder Djarum and owner of BCA.
• Sofjan Wanandi (Lim Bian Khoen; Template:Lang-zh), owner of Gemala Group.
• Sukanto Tanoto (Tan Kang Hoo; Template:Lang-zh), founder Raja Garuda Mas International (now Royal Golden Eagle).
• Surya Wonowidjoyo, (Tjoa Ing Hwie Template:Lang-zh), cigarette entrepreneur and founder of Gudang Garam
• Susilo Wonowidjojo, (Tjoa Too Pieng Template:Lang-zh), cigarette entrepreneur and owner of Gudang Garam
• Sutanto Djuhar (Liem Oen Kian; Template:Lang-zh), co-founder Salim Group.
• Tahir (Ang Tjoen Ming; Template:Lang-zh), founder of Mayapada Bank.
• Tan Khoen Swie (Template:Lang-zh), publisher.
• Teddy Yip (Jap Tek Lie; Template:Lang-zh), 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 (Chong Yeu Hian; Template:Lang-zh), Businessman and Banker.
• Tong Djoe (Template:Lang-zh), Businessman.
• Tomy Winata (Kwek Seh Hong; Template:Lang-zh) Businessman and founder of Artha Graha Group
• William Soeryadjaya (Tjia Kian Liong; Template:Lang-zh), founder of Astra International.
• William Tanuwijaya, entrepreneur and founder of Tokopedia.
• Yap Goan Ho (Template:Lang-zh), translator and publisher.

Criminals

• Anton Medan (Tan Hok Liang), Former crime boss.
• Oey Tamba Sia (Template:Lang-zh), playboy, tycoon's heir and criminal.
• Eddy Tansil (Tan Tjoe Hong; Template:Lang-zh), businessman and runaway criminal.

Economists

• Christianto Wibisono (Oey Kian Kok; Template:Lang-zh), economics analyst.
• Thee Kian Wie (Template:Lang-zh), economic historian and founder of LIPI.

Entertainers

• Abimana Aryasatya, actor.
• Agnez Mo (Template:Lang-zh), singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, actress, presenter, rapper, author, businesswoman, dancer, model, and philanthropist.
• Ateng (Kho Tjeng Lie; Template:Lang-zh), comedian.
• 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 (Kwee Tjoen An), Dancer.
• Dion Wiyoko, presenter and actor.
• Eriska Rein, actor and model.
• Ernest Prakasa, comedian.
• Fendy Chow, model and actor.
• George Rudy (Tjwan Hien), actor and presenter.
• Gisella Anastasia, actress, singer, and model.
• Glenn Alinskie, actor.
• Goh Soon Tioe (Template:Lang-zh), conductor, pedagogue, and violinist.
• Hamzah Sulaeman, actor
• Heaven Tanudiredja, fashion designer.
• Henky Solaiman (Ong Han Kie), actor, producer and screen writer.
• Hessel Steven, model and actor.
• Hoo Eng Djie (Template:Lang-zh), songwriter and poet.
• Ian Antono (Jauw Hian Ling), Rock musician and songwriter, member of God Bless.
• Jahja Ling (Template:Lang-zh), conductor, music director.
• Jaya Suprana (Phoa Kok Tjiang; Template:Lang-zh), 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 (Kong Lai Na; Template:Lang-zh), actress.
• Lo Lieh (Template:Lang-zh), actor.
• Mariana Renata, actress and model.
• Melvis (Kwok Lam Sang; Template:Lang-zh), Elvis impersonator.
• Mey Chan, singer.
• Morgan Oey, actor, singer.
• Nathan Hartono (Template:Lang-zh), singer.
• Peter Sudarso, actor.
• Rafael Landry Tanubrata, singer, songwriter, dancer.
• Rich Brian, rapper, singer, record producer, and songwriter.
• 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 (Steve Liem Tjoan Hok; Template:Lang-zh), director.
• The Teng Chun (Template:Lang-zh), director.
• Vania Larissa, singer.
• Verdi Solaiman, actor.
• Willy Dozan (Chuang Chen Li; Template:Lang-zh), actor and martial artist.
• Wilbert Ross (born Wilbert Marcelo Rosalyn), 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 (Nelson, Joshua, and Othniel Wong), directors.
• Yoshi Sudarso, actor.
• Zack Lee, actor and model.

Journalists

• Ang Jan Goan (Template:Lang-zh), journalist, publisher, political thinker, and director of Sin Po (1925-1959).
• Auw Jong Peng Koen (Template:Lang-zh), co-founder Kompas.
• Hauw Tek Kong (Template:Lang-zh), newspaper editor and founder of Keng Po.
• Kho Tjoen Wan (Template:Lang-zh), journalist for Perniagaan, Sinar Hindia and Warna Warta.
• Lauw Giok Lan (Template:Lang-zh), journalist, writer and one of the founders of the newspaper Sin Po.
• Phoa Tjoen Hoat (Template:Lang-zh), journalist and editor of Perniagaan, Warna Warta and Sinar Sumatra.
• Phoa Tjoen Hoay (Template:Lang-zh), journalist and translator.
• Siem Piet Nio, (Template:Lang-zh) 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, (Liem Wong Siu; Template:Lang-zh)), Chief Warrant officer of the Indonesian Marine Corps.
• John Lie (Lie Tjeng Tjoan; Template:Lang-zh), 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, (Rudi Tjong), Air Marshal of the Indonesian Air Force
• Teddy Jusuf (Him Tek Jie; Template:Lang-zh), first Chinese-Indonesian to attain the rank of Brigadier General on the Indonesian Army.
• Kyai Ronggo Ngabehi Soero Pernollo (Han Tjien Kong; Template:Lang-zh), nobleman, police chief, bureaucrat and founder of the Muslim branch of the Han family of Lasem.

Politicians

• Abdurrahman Wahid, the 4th President of Indonesia.
• Acep Purnama, Regent of Kuningan (2016-2018), (2018-2023).
• Alex Indra Lukman, Member of the house of representatives (2014-2019), (2024-), member of the PDI-P
• Albertina Ho, former judge of the Supreme Court of Indonesia.
• Alvin Lie (Lie Ling Piauw; Template:Lang-zh), member of Indonesian National Mandate Party (PAN).
• Amir Syamsuddin (Tan Toan Sin), former Indonesian Minister of Law and Human Rights (2011–2014).
• Andrei Angouw, Mayor of Manado, member of the Regional House of representative of North Sulawesi (2009-2019).
• Angela Tanoesoedibjo, Vice Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy since 2019 to 2024.
• Han Bwee Kong, a.k.a Kapitein der Chinezen, a magnate, government official, and a 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 (The Kian Seng), former Minister of Forestry.
• Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Tjoeng Van Hok; Template:Lang-zh), former Governor of Jakarta (2014–2017) and CEO of Pertamina (2019–2024).
• Basuri Tjahaja Purnama (Tjoeng Wan Joe; Template:Lang-zh), Politician, former Regent of East Belitung (2010-2015)
• Benny Alexander Liteloni (Template:Lang-zh) Former Vice Governor of East Nusa Tenggara (2013-2018) and the former Vice regent of South Central Timor Regency (2008-2013).
• Benny Laos, politician and businessman who served as the Regent of Morotai (2017-2022).
• Budhi Sarwono (Sie Wing Tjien), Former Regent of Banjarnegara (2017-2022).
• 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 (2020-2024), Regent of Natuna (2025-present).
• Christiandy Sanjaya (Bong Hon San; Template:Lang-zh), former Vice Governor of West Kalimantan (2008–2013, 2013–2018), and Indonesia's first Chinese deputy governor.
• Charles Honoris, member of House of Representatives and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle.
• Darmadi Durianto, (Lin Dechun; Template:Lang-zh), member of the House of Representatives.
• Enggartiasto Lukita (Loe Joe Eng; Template:Lang-zh), 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 (2006-2011) and (2011-2016).
• Hendrawan Supratikno, Politician and member of the House of Representatives.
• Hermawi Taslim, Politician.
• Hok Hoei Kan (Template:Lang-zh簡), colonial politician, landlord, patrician and founding president of Chung Hwa Hui.
• Hidayat Arsani, Vice Governor of Bangka Belitung Islands (2014-2017) and the current Governor of Bangka Belitung Islands (2025-2029)
• Ignasius Jonan, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (2016–2019).
• Jusuf Wanandi (Liem Bian Kie; Template:Lang-zh), former student activist and former representative in the People’s Consultative Assembly.
• Khouw Kim An (Template:Lang-zh), fifth and last Majoor der Chinezen (lit., Major of the Chinese) of Batavia (1910–1918).
• Kwik Kian Gie (Template:Lang-zh), former Coordinating Minister of Economics and Finance (1999–2000) and Minister of National Development Planning (2001–2004).
• Liem Koen Hian (Template:Lang-zh), journalist and politician.
• Lie Kiat Teng (Template:Lang-zh), former Minister of Health (1953–1955)
• Lie Tjoe Hong (Template:Lang-zh), third Majoor der Chinezen (Template:Lit) of Batavia (1879–1896).
• Loa Sek Hie (Template:Lang-zh), colonial politician, community leader, landlord, patrician, and founder of Pao An Tui.
• Luo Fangbo (Lo Fong Pak; Template:Lang-zh), politician, founding father of the Lanfang Republic.
• Mari Pangestu (Phang Hoei Lan; Template:Lang-zh), former Indonesian Minister of Trade (2004–2011) and Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (2011–2014).
• Matheos Tan, Bureaucrat, current Regent of Lembata (2023-)
• Oei Tjoe Tat (Template:Lang-zh), former Minister of State (1964-1966).
• Oey Djie San (Template:Lang-zh), former Landheer and Kapitein der Chinezen of Tangerang.
• Ong Eng Die (Template:Lang-zh), Economist, former Minister of Finance (1953-1955).
• Phoa Liong Gie (Template:Lang-zh), colonial politician, jurist, newspaper owner.
• Rico Sia, Member of the House of Representatives (2019-).
• 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, (Tan Kim Yang; Template:Lang-zh) politician and doctor, member of the House of Representatives representing North Sumatra (2019-2024, 2024-2029)
• Soero Adinegoro, nobleman and former government official (1752–1833).
• Souw Beng Kong, first Kapitein der Chinezen of Batavia.
• Sudin, politician, member of the House of representatives, (2009–2014, 2014–2019 and 2019–2024)
• Tan Eng Goan (Template:Lang-zh), first Majoor der Chinezen of Batavia (1837–1865).
• Tan Po Goan (Template:Lang-zh), lawyer, Socialist Party of Indonesia politician, Minister without Portfolio in the Third Sjahrir Cabinet.
• Tan Tjoen Tiat (Template:Lang-zh), second Majoor der Chinezen of Batavia (1865-1879).
• Thio Thiam Tjong (Template:Lang-zh), politician and community leader, founding board member of Chung Hwa Hui.
• Thomas Lembong (Template:Lang-zh), former Indonesian Minister of Trade (2015–2016) and Head of Investment Coordinating Board (2016–2019).
• Tio Tek Ho (Template:Lang-zh), fourth Majoor der Chinezen of Batavia (1896-1907).
• Tjhai Chui Mei, Mayor of Singkawang (2017-2022).
• Veronica Tan, politician and entrepreneur who is currently serving as the Deputy Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection of Indonesia since 2024.
• William Aditya Sarana, politician, current member of the Jakarta Regional House of Representatives
• 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, (蔡宗滿), badminton player.
• Alan Budikusuma (魏仁芳), badminton star and 1992 Olympic gold medalist.
• Albertus Susanto Njoto (楊禮豐), badminton player.
• Alvent Yulianto, badminton player.
• Angelique Widjaja (黄依林), tennis athlete.
• Antonius Ariantho, badminton star.
• Ardy Wiranata, badminton player.
• Aryono Miranat, badminton player, coach.
• Arthur Irawan, football player.
• Benny Wijaya (林秉超), tennis Athlete.
• Bobby Ertanto (葉忠明), badminton star.
• Candra Wijaya (陳甲亮), 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 (2004–2013).
• Christian Hadinata (紀明發), badminton star.
• Cindana Hartono Kusuma (古愛金), 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 (关有明), badminton star.
• Denny Sumargo, basketball star.
• Darmadi (黄培森), badminton player
• Eddy Hartono (洪忠中), badminton star.
• Eddy Kurniawan (罗天宁), badminton star.
• Edhi Handoko, chess grandmaster.
• Ellen Angelina, badminton player and coach.
• Elkan Baggott, football player.
• Eng Hian (徐永賢), badminton star.
• Endang Witarsa (林順有), 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, (陳財富) badminton player.
• Halim Haryanto (何学林), badminton star and coach.
• Hariyanto Arbi, badminton player
• Harry Tjong, footballer and football manager.
• Hendra Setiawan, badminton star.
• Hendrawan (葉誠萬), badminton world champion.
• Hermawan Susanto (蔡祥林), badminton star.
• Herry Iman Pierngadi (彭伟信), badminton coach.
• Hastomo Arbi, badminton star.
• Hiong Liong Tan (陈香良), chess master.
• Huang Hua (黄华), 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 (李英華), Badminton player.
• Jeffer Rosobin, badminton player.
• Jenna Gozali, badminton player.
• Johan Wahjudi (洪耀龍), badminton star.
• John Juanda, poker player and star.
• Jo Novita, badminton player.
• Juan Revi, football player.
• Jonatan Christie, badminton star.
• Lidya Djaelawijaya (劉沁薇), badminton star.
• Liliyana Natsir, badminton player.
• Lindswell Kwok (郭利娟), Wushu athlete.
• Kim Kurniawan, football player.
• Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, badminton star.
• Khouw Keng Nio, first woman aviator in China and Indonesia (qualified in March 1936).
• Komala Dewi, badminton player.
• Kwee Kiat Sek, football player, part of squad Indonesia in 1956 Olympic in Melbourne.
• Liang Qiuxia (梁秋霞), badminton star of China, later become a citizen of Indonesia and Indonesian coach.
• Liem Swie King (林水鏡), badminton player.
• Lius Pongoh (劉邦高), 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 (許一敏), badminton player.
• Muljadi, born Ang Tjin Siang (翁振祥), badminton player.
• Ng Ka Long (伍家朗), 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 (林香文), Singapore-based badminton star.
• Ruben Gunawan, chess grandmaster.
• Rudy Hartono, born Nio Hap Liang (梁海量), badminton player and 8-time winner of the All-England Cup.
• Sean Gelael, racing driver.
• Simon Santoso, badminton player.
• Surya Lesmana, born Liem Soei Liang (林隋亮), football player.
• Susi Susanti, born Ong Lien Hiang (王蓮香), a badminton star and 1992 Olympic gold medalist
• Susyana Tjhan (陈慧嘉)), Wushu athlete.
• Sutanto Tan (陳江和), football player.
• The Hong Djien, football player and player in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
• Tan Joe Hok (陳有福), 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 (, football players and player in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
• Tjun Tjun (梁春生), badminton star.
• Tony Gunawan (吳俊明), badminton star and 2000 Olympic gold medalist for men's doubles.
• Verawaty Fadjrin, badminton star.
• Vincent Rivaldi Kosasih, basketball player.
• Wong Wing Ki (黃永棋), Hong Kong-based badminton player of Chinese Indonesian descent.
• Wynne Prakusya, tennis athlete.

Other

• Abraham Alex Tanuseputra (Tan Liat Gwian), Founder of the Bethany Indonesian Church
• Daniel Bambang Dwi Byantoro (Template:Lang-zh), Founder of the Indonesian Orthodox Church
• Felix Siauw, (Template:Lang-zh) Islamic Cleric, preacher, author and Islamist activist associated with Hizbut Tahrir.
• Gabriel Manek, Roman catholic archbishop.
• Insan Mokoginta, Ulama and Christology figure.
• Stephen Tong (Template:Lang-zh), Reformed Evangelical pastor.
• Sylvester Tung Kiem San, Bishop of Denpasar.
• Tio Tjay, Painter
• Handojo Tjandrakusuma (Tjan Dhiam Bo), Doctor specializing on disability rehabilitation.
• Henricus Pidyarto Gunawan, Bishop of Malang.
• Joseph Theodorus Suwatan, Bishop of Manado.
• Lee Chin Koon, Father of Lee Kuan Yew.
• Lee Man Fong, Painter.
• Lo Siaw Ging, (Thomas Becket Lo Siauw Ging), Doctor and philanthropist.
• Vincentius Sutikno Wisaksono (Oei Tik Hauw), Bishop of Surabaya.
• William Wongso, culinary expert.

See also

• Chen Fu Zhen Ren
• Chinese Indonesians
• Benteng Chinese
• Balinese Chinese
• Chinese in the Bangka Belitung Islands
• Chinese Maluku
• Supreme Council for the Confucian Religion in Indonesia
• Kong Koan & Tiong Hoa Hwee Koan
• Kapitan Cina & List of Kapitan Cina
• Sia (title)
• Discrimination against Chinese Indonesians
• Legislation on Chinese Indonesians
• 1740 Batavia massacre
• 1918 Kudus riot
• Jakarta Riots of May 1998
• List of Javanese people
• List of Acehnese people
• List of Batak people
• List of Bugis people
• List of Minangkabaus
• List of Moluccan people
• List of Sundanese people