30 Chinese Companies Visit Indonesia, Bringing Potential Cooperation Worth Rp36 Trillion

Trade and investment relations between Indonesia and China continue to strengthen. This was reflected in a meeting between a business delegation from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing, and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs in Jakarta on Thursday (23/7/2026).

Deputy for Economic Cooperation and Investment at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Edi Prio Pambudi, stated that the meeting focused on boosting investment and trade between the two nations. “The main focus is on how to enhance cooperation between Indonesia and the PRC, aiming to accelerate investment growth and increase trade between Indonesia and the PRC,” Edi said during a press conference at the Ali Wardhana Building in Jakarta on Thursday (23/7/2026).

During the meeting, 30 Chinese companies were present to explore cooperation opportunities across various strategic sectors. Indonesian Ambassador to the PRC, Djauhari Oratmangun, explained that the companies operate in future technology, renewable energy, and healthcare. “The 30 companies from China are engaged in future technology, innovation technology, and secondly in renewable energy, so energy transformation, and several are also in the healthcare sector,” Djauhari noted.

According to Djauhari, the business forum held as part of the meeting series resulted in several cooperation agreements worth approximately US$2 billion (Rp 35.77 trillion at an exchange rate of Rp 17,885 per US dollar).

Meanwhile, Chairwoman of the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), Shinta Kamdani, affirmed that the national business community is ready to forge partnerships with Chinese companies to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. She stressed the importance of close collaboration between incoming investors and domestic businesses to identify challenges and future development opportunities.

Beyond investment, human resource development was also a key focus of the discussions. Shinta highlighted the need for skilled workers in high-technology sectors, making educational collaboration essential. She noted that representatives from specialised institutes, including those focused on semiconductors, participated in the talks, opening up opportunities for educational partnerships to prepare Indonesia’s workforce for future industries.