China netizens claim that Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are belong to China under Lanfang Republic text 蘭芳共和國;

[Boonsiong]

As per above
Let’s discuss
What is George Yeo opinion ?

 

[Boonsiong]

The Lanfang Republic (Chinese: 蘭芳共和國; pinyin: Lánfāng Gònghéguó, Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: Làn-fông Khiung-fò-koet), also known as Lanfang Company (Chinese: 蘭芳公司; pinyin: Lánfāng Gōngsī), was a Kongsi republic in Western Borneo in the territory of Sultanate of Sambas. It was established by a Hakka Chinese named Luo Fangbo in 1777 until it was ended by Dutch occupation in 1884.

 

[Boonsiong]

 

[Pinkieslut]

La Fang kingdom is ruled by Hokkien or Hakka?

 

[laksaboy]

Tiong fuckwits should mind their own backyard first. China will eventually get splintered up like Yugoslavia.

 

[Boonsiong]

I think all these Wikipedia and YouTube are sponsored by China to influence us to believe that we are under China control.

 

[Gutted]

Simi lanfang. Chao ah tiongs are all chao lanjiaos.

 

[Hightech88]

Talk cock sing song.
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It’s one that’s been misrepresented on Chinese social media recently. Let’s unpack this carefully and historically accurately.

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️ What Was the Lanfang Republic (蘭芳共和國)?​

The Lanfang Republic (蘭芳共和國, Lánfāng Gònghéguó) was not a modern state and had no sovereignty over Singapore, Malaysia, or Indonesia.
It was actually a Chinese mining federation founded by Hakka settlers in West Borneo (now Kalimantan, Indonesia) during the 18th century.

Key Facts:​

Item	Details
Founded	1777 (sometimes cited as 1772)
Founder	Low Fang Pak (羅芳伯, also known as Luo Fangbo) — a Hakka from Meizhou, Guangdong
Location	Around Mandor, near Pontianak, in present-day West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Nature	A self-governing federation of Chinese miners (mainly Hakka) involved in gold mining
Political Structure	Elected leader (called Kapitan), council of elders — semi-democratic for its time
Duration	Roughly 1777–1884
End	Dissolved when the Dutch colonial government absorbed the region in 1884

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️ What the Lanfang Republic Actually Did​

• It was one of several Chinese mining kongsi federations in Borneo — others included the Heshun Confederation (和順公司) and Santiaogou Confederation (三條溝公司).
• These were self-managed communities of Chinese migrants who ran their own affairs, maintained order, and organized mining operations.
• The Lanfang Republic had no army or navy, no external diplomacy, and never ruled beyond a small part of Borneo.
• They occasionally dealt with local Malay sultans and the Dutch authorities for trade and taxation purposes.

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The End of the Lanfang Republic​

In the 1880s, the Dutch launched a series of campaigns to consolidate control over Borneo.
By 1884, they abolished the Lanfang Republic and replaced it with direct Dutch colonial administration.
Its last leader, Liu Asheng (劉阿生), fled to Sumatra, and the remaining settlers were absorbed into the local population or Dutch system.

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Modern Misinterpretations by Chinese Netizens​

In recent years (especially on Weibo, Douyin, and Bilibili), some nationalist commentators have distorted the Lanfang Republic story to claim:

“Lanfang Republic was the first overseas Chinese republic under the Qing dynasty, and its territory covered Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia — so these places belong to China historically.”

This is completely false.

Here’s why:​

1. The Lanfang Republic’s territory was only in West Kalimantan (a small inland area in Borneo).
2. It was never recognized by the Qing dynasty or any other government as a formal part of China.
3. Singapore didn’t even exist as a British settlement until 1819, decades later.
4. Malaysia and Indonesia were already under British and Dutch colonial systems, respectively.
5. The Lanfang Republic was a migrant community, not a colony or territorial extension of China.

So, while its founders were ethnic Chinese, it was not a Chinese state — similar to how Chinatown in San Francisco doesn’t make California part of China.

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Historical Legacy​

• The Lanfang Republic is admired today as a remarkable early example of self-governance by overseas Chinese settlers.
• It’s often studied for its proto-democratic system — with elected leaders and rule by consensus.
• Indonesia recognizes it as part of its own local Chinese-Indonesian heritage, not foreign occupation.
• Some Hakka associations still commemorate it as a symbol of Hakka resilience and community leadership.

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Summary​

Aspect	Reality
Territory	Small part of West Borneo, not Malaysia/Singapore
Founder	Luo Fangbo, Hakka leader
Government Type	Democratic mining federation
Sovereign State?	No — local self-rule, not internationally recognized
Ended	1884, absorbed by Dutch
Modern Claim by Netizens	False nationalist narrative without historical basis

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[shulingla]

Tiong fuckwits should mind their own backyard first. China will eventually get splintered up like Yugoslavia.

WAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[A Singaporean]

Accept the fact that Sickipoora is now own by CECAs anyway.

 

[Hightech88]

Accept the fact that Sickipoora is now own by CECAs anyway.

Worse, the dishonorable son said that Singapore belongs to everyone including all foreigners, even those on employment pass LOL:

 

[glockman]

I don't mind, as long as the CCP pays me and all true blue sinkies handsomely. I have learned from the PAP that everything is for sale.

 

[laksaboy]

This explains why this drink is sold at Scarlett.

 

[syed putra]

I believe the orang asli was in china before chinese.

 

[Boonsiong]

 

[mojito]

It is war. Time for mighty Chinese army to reclaim lanfang. Who then will dispute south China sea is be long to China?

 

[syed putra]

It is war. Time for mighty Chinese army to reclaim lanfang. Who then will dispute south China sea is be long to China?

Too late as Malays have exploited south china sea oil and gas all the way to vietnam border with zero protest from china and within UNCLOS limits.

 

[birdie69]

I don't mind, as long as the CCP pays me and all true blue sinkies handsomely. I have learned from the PAP that everything is for sale.

Also to give CDC vouchers!

 

[Eisenhut]

Smlj is lang fang? I only know Lang Gui Fang

 

[ftan42]

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