[Chinese-Indonesians] are opposed to the idea of establishing Chinese political parties. They are worried that if the Chinese profile is raised, the riots will return. You can still feel it. Self-censorship started in 1965, so it's very easy to continue. That's why at the moment it's very hard to find Chinese politicians."

—Dr. Thung Ju Lan, LIPI.

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