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Aldo's Defiance
- Aldo Felix J, a 26-year-old aspiring human rights lawyer in Jakarta, defied expectations by running for university president.
- Despite facing discrimination for his Chinese descent and religion, he won the election.
Ahok's Story and Parallels
- Ahok, the former governor of Jakarta, faced similar discrimination as Aldo due to his Chinese descent and Christian faith.
- His opponent leveraged religious bias during the election, leading to Ahok's imprisonment for blasphemy.
1998 Riots and Aftermath
- The 1998 anti-Chinese riots in Indonesia, fueled by the Asian financial crisis, targeted ethnic Chinese due to their perceived role in the economic downturn.
- Ironically, many victims were actually non-Chinese urban poor, highlighting how ethnic tensions can escalate into widespread violence.