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Tjong A Fie (1860–1921), or Tjong Yiauw Hian (spelled in Hakka Chinese dialect, ), was a Hakka Chinese businessman, banker and kapitan (Chinese major) who built a large plantation business in Sumatra, Indonesia.〔(Tjong A Fie Memorial Institute - History ), ''Tjong A Fie Memorial Institute''. Retrieved in 12 Mei 2010.〕〔(Aku Bukan China - Tjong A Fie Aset Medan ), ''harian global''. Retrieved in 12 Mei 2010.〕〔(Memori Kejayaaan Tjong A Fie (1) ), ''hariansumutpos''. Retrieved in 12 Mei 2010.〕 Tjong A Fie built his business that employed more than 10,000 labor workers.〔〔 Because of his great success, he maintained a good relationship with the ruler of Deli, including Sultan Deli Makmun Al Rasjid and Dutch authorities.〔〔〔 In 1911, Tjong A Fie was appointed as a Kapitan Cina (''Majoor der Chineezen'') or major of Chinese community in Medan, replaced his late brother, Tjong Yong Hian.〔〔 As a Chinese community top leader, he was well-thought-of and respected by people, because he was linked with economy and political systems of the city.〔(Peranan Tjong A Fie dalam Pembangunan di Sumatera ), ''medantalk''. Retrieved in 12 Mei 2010.〕 His enterprises were invested in his plantations, palm oil and sugar factories, bank and railroad.〔〔(Indonesian)(Peranan dan keberadaan Tjong A Fie ), ''Universitas Sumatera Utara''. Retrieved in 12 November 2014〕 == Early Life == Tjong was born under the name Tjong Fung Nam (spelled in Hakka Chinese, ) from the Hakka lineage in Guangdong (formerly known as Canton) at year 1860. He was also known as Tjong Yiauw Hian, and later in his life finally known as Tjong A Fie (spelled in Hakka Chinese, ) .〔(Indonesian)(Peranan dan keberadaan Tjong A Fie ), ''Universitas Sumatera Utara''. Retrieved in 12 November 2014〕 He came from a poor family. With his brother, Tjong Yong Hian, Tjong left school and helped in running his father's shop. Although he only had a brief education, Tjong knew the ways of trading and made his family's business successful.〔(Indonesian)(Peranan dan keberadaan Tjong A Fie ), ''Universitas Sumatera Utara''. Retrieved in 12 November 2014〕 Tjong decided to travel to the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) to seek a better life. At 1875, Tjong A Fie came to Medan and decided to settle down. He was only 18 years old at that time. With little money, he decided to follow his brother, Tjong Yong Hian, who stayed in Medan for five years. At that time, his brother was already a notable leader in Medan.〔(Indonesian)(Peranan dan keberadaan Tjong A Fie ), ''Universitas Sumatera Utara''. Retrieved in 12 November 2014〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Tjong A Fie」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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