China plays a crucial role in Indonesia, not just as a trade partner but also as a strategic ally, as highlighted by President Prabowo Subianto during the Business Forum Dinner in Jakarta. Welcoming Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prabowo emphasized the deep bilateral partnership between both countries, emphasizing its contribution to regional peace and stability. With China being Indonesia’s largest trading partner, surpassing an annual trade volume of 130 billion U.S. dollars, Prabowo underlined the importance of China in driving Indonesia’s industrial and technological sectors forward through successful collaborations like the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail project and various industrial zones. The strong trade and investment relationship between the two nations reflects their shared commitment to a prosperous future. Prabowo concluded his remarks by reaffirming his dedication to enhancing and expanding the Indonesia-China relationship.
