Kapitan Cina
In 1911, Tjong A Fie was appointed as a Kapitan Cina ("Majoor der Chineezen") or major of Chinese community in Medan, replaced his late brother, Tjong Yong Hian. As a Chinese community top leader, he was well-thought-of and respected by people, because he was linked with economy and political systems of the city. His enterprises were invested in his plantations, palm oil and sugar factories, Banks and railroads.