Indonesia's President Advocates China Collaboration Before US Visit

President Prabowo Subianto emphasizes nonalignment and cooperation with China, following $10 billion in new deals.

President Subianto calls for peaceful collaboration with China as Indonesia seeks to become part of China's economic and civilizational rise.
Subianto's visit to China resulted in $10 billion in new deals and a commitment to deepen ties, including a new security cooperation pillar.
Indonesia and China plan a first-ever joint meeting of their foreign and defense ministers in 2025 to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Despite close economic ties, Indonesia maintains a nonaligned stance, avoiding formal disputes in the South China Sea territorial issues.
Chinese investments in Indonesia include significant projects like the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, though some sectors face challenges from low-cost Chinese imports.