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The word Kongsi: a Note

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Title

The word Kongsi: a Note

Description

This short piece explains the meaning and use of the word "Kongsi," which refers to Chinese partnerships or associations, especially in Southeast Asia. It highlights how the term was linked to trade, community support, and even self-governing groups among Chinese migrants.

Creator

Wong Tai Peng

Source

Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,52,part 1.1979.p.102-105.
DS591 RASMJ 1979

Date

1979

Contributor

harith

Type

Journal Article