Chinese-Australian dwarf photojournalist known for high intelligence and moral seriousness. Cares for a destitute mother and child. Facilitates Guy Hamilton's journalistic breakthroughs and subtly orchestrates his romance with Jill Bryant. After a boy he supports dies, he protests Sukarno's neglect, is thrown from a window by security, and dies in Guy's arms.
Billy and Jill share a trusted friendship in Jakarta.
The plot states that Billy and Jill are close friends before Jill falls in love with Guy.
Billy advances Guy's career by providing access and guidance.
Billy takes a liking to Guy and arranges interviews with key political figures after Guy struggles to work without contacts.
Billy publicly condemns Sukarno's failure to meet the people's needs.
After the boy he cared for dies, Billy hangs a banner reading 'Sukarno feed your people' to protest the government's failure.
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