Ethnic relations and nation-building in Southeast Asia : the case of the ethnic Chinese

Ethnic/racial relations have been a perennial theme in Southeast Asian studies. Current events have highlighted the tensions among ethnic groups and the need to maintain ethnic/racial harmony for national unity. This book analyses ethnic/race relations in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with special reference to the roles of ethnic Chinese in nation-building. It brings together a group of established Southeast Asian scholars to critically examine some of the important issues such as ethnic politics, nation-building, state policies, and conflict resolution. These scholars of different ethnic origins present their own ethnic perspectives and hence make the book unique. This is the mostup-to-date book on ethnic/racial relations with special reference to the ethnic Chinese in three Southeast Asian countries.

From China to Facebookistan, the Internet has transformed global commerce. A cyber-law expert argues that we must free Internet trade while simultaneously protecting consumers.

On the ancient Silk Road, treasure-laden caravans made their arduous way through deserts and mountain passes, establishing trade between Asia and the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Today’s electronic Silk Roads ferry information across continents, enabling individuals and corporations anywhere to provide or receive services without obtaining a visa. But the legal infrastructure for such trade is yet rudimentary and uncertain. If an event in cyberspace occurs at once everywhere and nowhere, what law applies? How can consumers be protected when engaging with companies across the world?

In this accessible book, cyber-law expert Anupam Chander provides the first thorough discussion of the law that relates to global Internet commerce. Addressing up-to-the-minute examples, such as Google’s struggles with China, the Pirate Bay’s skirmishes with Hollywood, and the outsourcing of services to India, the author insightfully analyzes the difficulties of regulating Internet trade. Chander then lays out a framework for future policies, showing how countries can dismantle barriers while still protecting consumer interests.

Contents Contributors Preface 1. Chinese Ethnicity in New Southeast Asian Nations 2. Unity in Diversity: Ethnic Chinese and Nation-Building in Indonesia 3. Pri and Non-Pri Relations in the Reform Era: A Pribumi’s Perspective 4. Racial Discrimination in the Indonesian Legal System: Ethnic Chinese and Nation-Building 5. Differing Perspectives on Integration and Nation- Building in Malaysia 6. Texts and Collective Memories: The Construction of “Chinese” and “Chineseness” from the Perspective of a Malay 7. Nation-Building in Malaysia: Victimization of Indians? 8. The Majority’s Sacrifices and Yearnings: Chinese- Singaporeans and the Dilemmas of Nation-Building 9. Ethnic Relations in Singapore: Evidence from Survey Data 10. An Outsider Looking In at Chinese Singaporeans 11. Ethnic Chinese and Nation- Building: Concluding Remarks Index of Names Index of Subjects