Indonesia is inviting Chinese companies not only to invest in the\ncountry but also to build together with Indonesia \u2014 creating stronger\nsupply chains, developing talent, advancing technology, and serving\nregional and global markets from here, said Indonesia\u2019s Minister of\nInvestment and Downstream Industry, Rosan Roeslani. \u201cThe opportunities\nare enormous, the direction is clear, and our commitment to a long-term\npartnership remains strong,\u201d Rosan told Xinhua in a recent interview.\n\u201cChina is a key partner, and we continue to diversify partnerships to\nremain resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n
China is one of Indonesia\u2019s main strategic partners in accelerating\nindustrialisation and realising economic growth aspirations, Rosan said,\nadding that China has been Indonesia\u2019s largest trading partner for 13\nconsecutive years and consistently ranks among the top three sources of\nforeign direct investment (FDI) for Indonesia. According to Rosan, the\nbilateral relationship between the two countries has evolved from mere\ntrade in raw commodities into genuine industrial integration,\nencompassing mineral downstreaming, electric vehicle (EV) battery supply\nchains, digital infrastructure, and renewable energy.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur cooperation also contributes to supply chain resilience in the\nregion. As global companies diversify production and sourcing, Indonesia\nand China have the opportunity to build a more balanced,\ntechnology-oriented partnership in advanced manufacturing, digital\ninfrastructure, and future industries,\u201d he said. The \u201cTwo Countries,\nTwin Parks\u201d (TCTP) initiative, under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)\nframework, continues to progress from concept to tangible\nimplementation. The initiative builds integrated industrial ecosystems,\nrather than just a collection of standalone projects, Rosan said, adding\nthat it also connects investment, manufacturing, logistics, skills\ndevelopment, and market access in both countries, making it easier for\ncompanies of all scales to participate in regional value chains.<\/p>\n
Rosan noted that artificial intelligence (AI) is creating\nunprecedented demand for data centres, cloud infrastructure, advanced\nelectronics, and reliable electricity supply. Indonesia is\nwell-positioned to participate in this transformation due to its large\ndigital market, abundant renewable energy potential, competitive\nindustrial zones, and strategic location at the heart of ASEAN, Rosan\nexplained, welcoming Chinese investors to participate in Indonesia\u2019s\ndigital transition and AI industry development. Since coming into force\nfor Indonesia in 2023, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership\n(RCEP) has strengthened regional integration through improved market\naccess, simplified customs procedures, and uniform rules of origin,\nthereby enhancing supply chain connectivity while encouraging the\nengagement of Indonesian companies in regional value chains, Rosan\nstated.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe view the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade, signed\nin October 2025, as the next natural step. The agreement deepens\nASEAN-China cooperation in areas that will define the coming decades,\nnamely the digital economy, green economy, supply chain resilience,\nstandards, and small and medium enterprises,\u201d he said. \u201cFor Indonesia,\nthis is an opportunity to attract quality investment, enhance industrial\ncompetitiveness, and support inclusive and sustainable growth,\u201d Rosan\nconcluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesias-long-term-partnership-commitment-with-china-remains-strong-1785109894", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }