Tjong A Fie
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Tjong A Fie, Majoor der Chinezen (1860–1921), or
Tjong Yiauw Hian (spelled in
Hakka Chinese dialect, |s=|p=''Zhāng Yàoxuān''}}; Hakka
Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: Chông Yeu Hian), birth name
Zhang Hongnan (), was a
Hakka Chinese businessman, banker and
kapitan (Chinese major) who built a large plantation business in
Sumatra, Indonesia. 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 the ninth
Sultan of Deli,
Sultan Ma'mun Al Rashid Perkasa Alamyah and Dutch authorities.
In 1911, Tjong A Fie was appointed as a
Kapitan Cina (''Majoor der Chineezen'') or major of the Chinese community in
Medan, replacing his deceased brother
Tjong Yong Hian. As a leader of the community, he was well thought of and respected by people, because he was linked with economy and political systems of the city. His enterprises were invested in his
palm oil and
sugar cane plantations, as well as banks and railroads.
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