Beijing (ANTARA) \u2014 Peking University held its first Indonesia Forum,\nfocused on research and studies about Indonesia, in Beijing from 14 to\n20 October.<\/p>\n
The event brought together researchers and academics from China,\nIndonesia, Australia and other countries to exchange views on their\nresearch under the theme \u201cIndonesia\u2019s Transition: Development, Society\nand Regional Order\u201d.<\/p>\n
The forum aims to strengthen the foundations of friendship and mutual\nunderstanding between China and Indonesia.<\/p>\n
It was jointly organised by Peking University\u2019s Institute of Country\nand Region Studies and several related institutes at the university,\nwith support from Sinar Mas Group, Bank Indonesia\u2019s Beijing\nrepresentative office and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in\nBeijing.<\/p>\n
Deputy Chief of Mission of the Republic of Indonesia Parulian George\nAndreas Silalahi delivered remarks at the forum\u2019s open session on Friday\n(16 October).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe forum will be a good opportunity to understand Indonesia\u2019s\ntransformation and discuss how Indonesia and China can work together to\naddress the challenges they face. Economic development, social progress\nand regional prosperity are interconnected, so in-depth academic\nresearch and close international cooperation are needed to achieve\nthem,\u201d Parulian said, expressing his appreciation to Peking University\nfor its efforts to promote exchange and research.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in a speech delivered by video, Zhou Kan, charg\u00e9\nd\u2019affaires ad interim at the Embassy of the People\u2019s Republic of China\nin Indonesia, highlighted Indonesia\u2019s importance in the region and the\nworld, as well as the need for China and Indonesia to learn more about\none another across various fields.<\/p>\n
Zhou also expressed hope that the forum would deliver significant\nbenefits to both nations and help foster friendship and mutual\nunderstanding in the future.<\/p>\n
Peking University said the forum is expected to become a leading\nplatform for research on Indonesia. It is planned as an annual event\nlinking research institutions in China, Indonesia and around the\nworld.<\/p>\n
\u201cStudies of countries and regions are of great significance. We hope\nmore young academics and representatives from various countries will\ngather here and exchange views,\u201d said Professor Zhai Kun, deputy\ndirector of Peking University\u2019s Institute of Country and Region\nStudies.<\/p>\n
During the open session, Lili Yan Ing of the International Economic\nAssociation presented on potential Indonesia-China cooperation under the\nRegional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), as well as in areas\nsuch as artificial intelligence and robotics.<\/p>\n
Firman Witoelar of the Australian National University discussed\nIndonesia\u2019s macroeconomic policies in response to various shocks.<\/p>\n
Yulian Wihantoro, head of Bank Indonesia\u2019s Beijing representative\noffice, presented the results of financial cooperation, including Local\nCurrency Transactions (LCT) and QR-code-based payments.<\/p>\n
The forum also featured an Indonesian cultural exhibition, screenings\nof Indonesian films, artistic performances, and a dialogue between young\npeople and business figures.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/peking-university-holds-indonesia-china-research-forum-1792291837", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }