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Chinese Indonesians

Okay kiddo, let me tell you all about Chinese Indonesians!

So you know how Indonesia is a really big country with lots of different people living there, right? Well, some of the people who live in Indonesia are called Chinese Indonesians because their families originally came from China a long time ago.

Even though Chinese Indonesians have been living in Indonesia for hundreds of years, sometimes they have had a hard time fitting in with the rest of the Indonesian people. This is because they look different and sometimes have different customs and traditions.

In the past, Chinese Indonesians weren't always treated very nicely. They sometimes had to pay extra taxes, weren't allowed to own land, and couldn't even speak their own language. That's not very nice, is it?

But things have been getting better for Chinese Indonesians in recent years. They are now allowed to practice their own culture and language and can own land and businesses like anybody else.

Chinese Indonesians have made lots of important contributions to Indonesia too. They have helped to build the country's economy by starting businesses and creating jobs for people. They also have a big role in Indonesian culture through things like food, music, and art.

So even though Chinese Indonesians have had a tough history at times, they are an important part of Indonesia's diverse society and contribute a lot to the country's growth and prosperity.