"The Salims are affected by the crisis, " says Singapore-based political scientist Leo Suryadinata, who studies ethnic Chinese businesses in Indonesia.

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They may have to compete against undisciplined Chinese buyers and there are worries about political risk in Indonesia, but in the main these deals make sense given the shortage of domestic production.

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As the article demonstrates, since the imposition of AD duties on Chinese furniture beginning in 2005, imports from Vietnam, Indonesia, and other countries not subject to the AD restrictions have emerged to fill the vacuum created by declining imports from China.

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" In the medium to long term, says Bhaskaran, "once the Chinese start returning with their capital and expertise, Indonesia will be in a steadier growth phase.

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Liem Sioe Liong, the Chinese owner of Indonesia's largest conglomerate, the Salim group, has not been seen in the country since May.

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They warned that companies like Apple should not only worry about the Chinese vendors, but also the increasingly capable and credible home-grown brands in Brazil, India, and Indonesia making good headway in their respective domestic markets.

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