Tjong A Fie
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Tjong A Fie, Majoor der Chinezen (1860–1921), or Tjong Yiauw Hian (spelled in Hakka Chinese dialect, traditional Chinese: 張耀軒; simplified Chinese: 张耀轩; pinyin: Zhāng Yàoxuān; Hakka Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: Chông Yeu Hian),[1] birth name Zhang Hongnan (simplified Chinese: 张鸿南; traditional Chinese: 張鴻南; pinyin: Zhāng Hóngnán), was a Hakka Chinese businessman, banker and kapitan (Chinese major) who built a large plantation business in Sumatra, Indonesia.[2][3][4] Tjong A Fie built his business that employed more than 10,000 labor workers.[2][4] 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.[2][3][4]
Tjong Yiauw Hian | |
Majoor der Chinezen of Medan | |
In office 1911–1921 | |
Preceded by | Kapitein Tjong Yong Hian |
Succeeded by | Kapitein Oen Gan The |
Personal details | |
Born | Tjong Fung Nam 1860 Meixian District, Canton Province, China |
Died | 4 February 1921 (age 61) Medan, Dutch East Indies |
Cause of death | Brain apoplexy |
Residence(s) | Medan, Dutch East Indies |
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Traditional Chinese | 張耀軒 | ||||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 张耀轩 | ||||||||||||||
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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.[2][4] 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.[5] His enterprises were invested in his palm oil and sugar cane plantations, as well as banks and railroads.[5][6]