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 (Alan Budikusuma) and family name (Goei Djien Phang).
Academics Arief Budiman (Soe Hok Djin; ), sociologist, professor at the University of Melbourne, formerly at Satya Wacana Christian University, and brother of Soe Hok Gie Aggy Tjetje (Jauw Tjoe Gie), Indonesian academician Hadi Soesastro (Tan Yueh Ming; ), 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 (Lim Bian Kie; ), political scientist Leo Suryadinata (Liauw Kian Djoe; ), sinologist Ong Hok Ham (), historian Tjan Tjoe Som (), sinologist Mely G. Tan (Tan Giok Lan; ), 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 politician; 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 (1932–1934) 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 (Tjoa Liang Tjoe; ), novelist Mira W., novelist Myra Sidharta (Auw Jong Tjhoen Moy; ), 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 (Liem Boen Kwang; ), businessman, founder and owner of Maspion Anthoni Salim (Liem Hong Sien; ), 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; ), businessman and owner of Musim Mas Boenjamin Setiawan (Khouw Liep Boen; ), businessman and owner of Kalbe Farma Burhan Uray (Bong Swan An; ), entrepreneur and philanthropist Carlo Tabalujan (Tan Tjin Hin; ), founder of PT Nestlé Indonesia, Danmotor Vespa and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia Cherie Nursalim (), vice chairman of Giti Corporation Ciputra (Tjie Tjin Hoan; ), philanthropist, founder of Ciputra Development, and Forbes 23rd richest Indonesian Djoko Susanto (Kwok Kwie Fo; ), conglomerate and businessman, founder of AlfaCorp Eddie Lembong (Ong Joe San; ), businessman and founder of Pharos Indonesia Edwin Soeryadjaya (Tjia Han Phoen; ), businessman and the owner of Saratoga Investment Eka Tjandranegara (Tjan Kok Hui; ), one of the founders and the current owner of Mulia Group Eka Tjipta Widjaja (Oei Ek Tjhong; ), businessman and conglomerate, founder of Sinar Mas Hary Tanoesoedibjo (), founder of MNC Group and Perindo Party James Riady (Lie Zen; ), 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 (Ong Kiem Oen; ), 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 (Oei Hwie Siang; ), founder of Djarum and owner of BCA Mochtar Riady (Lie Mo Tie; ), founder of Lippo Group Njoo Han Siang (), pioneer of Indonesian banking and filming industry Nyonya Meneer (Lauw Ping Nio), 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 (Phang Djoen Phen; ), business magnate, investor, philanthropist Robert Budi Hartono (Oei Hwie Tjhong; ), founder of Djarum and owner of BCA Sofjan Wanandi (Lim Bian Khoen; ), owner of Gemala Group Sugianto Kusuma (A guan; ), business tycoon and owner of Agung Sedayu group. Sukanto Tanoto (Tan Kang Hoo; ), founder of Raja Garuda Mas International (now Royal Golden Eagle) Surya Wonowidjoyo (Tjoa Ing Hwie ), cigarette entrepreneur and founder of Gudang Garam Susilo Wonowidjojo (Tjoa Too Pieng ), cigarette entrepreneur and owner of Gudang Garam Sutanto Djuhar (Liem Oen Kian; ), co-founder of Salim Group Tahir (Ang Tjoen Ming; ), founder of Mayapada Bank Tan Khoen Swie (), publisher Teddy Yip (Jap Tek Lie; ), 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; ), businessman and banker Tjong Yong Hian (), businessman Tong Djoe (), businessman Tomy Winata (Kwek Seh Hong; ), businessman and founder of Artha Graha Group William Soeryadjaya (Tjia Kian Liong; ), founder of Astra International William Tanuwijaya, entrepreneur and founder of Tokopedia Yap Goan Ho (), translator and publisher
Criminals Anton Medan (Tan Hok Liang), former crime boss Djoko Tjandra (Tjan Kok Hui; , businessman and felon Eddy Tansil (Tan Tjoe Hong; ), businessman and runaway criminal Oey Tamba Sia (), playboy, tycoon's heir and criminal Rudy Kurniawan, wine fraudster
Economists Christianto Wibisono (Oey Kian Kok; ), 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 (Kho Tjeng Lie; ), comedian Ayu Ting Ting, dangdut singer Baim Wong, actor Brandon Salim, actor and musician Boy William, actor Chelsea Olivia Wijaya, actress and model Christian Sugiono, actor and model Chrisye, singer Clarine Clay, actress and writer Claudia Emmanuela Santoso, singer 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 Ferry Salim, model, actor and philanthropist Fitria Yusuf, fashion model and writer George Rudy (Tjwan Hien), 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 (Ong Han Kie), actor, producer and screen writer Hessel Steven, model and actor Hoo Eng Djie (), songwriter and poet Ian Antono (Jauw Hian Ling), Rock musician and songwriter, member of God Bless Jahja Ling (), conductor, music director Jaya Suprana (Phoa Kok Tjiang; ), 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 Anggara, actor and writer Kevin Lim, singer and songwriter Leila Tong (Kong Lai Na; ), actress Lo Lieh (), actor Livi Zheng, film producer and director Malea Emma, singer, actress Mariana Renata, actress and model Melvis (Kwok Lam Sang; ), Elvis impersonator Mey Chan, singer Mike Lewis, actor and model 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 (Steve Liem Tjoan Hok; ), director Teguh Slamet Rahardjo (Kho Tjien Tiong), actor and comedian The Teng Chun (), director Titi DJ, pop singer, songwriter, and beauty pageant titleholder Vania Larissa, singer Verdi Solaiman, actor Willy Dozan (Chuang Chen Li; ), 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 (), journalist, publisher, political thinker, and director of Sin Po (1925–1959) 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