DKI Provincial Government Expands Market Access for SMEs to China through Trade Forums
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is expanding market access for micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) actors to China by participating in a series of trade forums in Wuhan and Beijing from 30 March to 1 April 2026.
Head of the DKI Jakarta Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, and Small and Medium Enterprises Office (PPKUKM), Elisabeth Ratu Rante Allo, stated that this participation represents a strategic step for Jakarta in strengthening international trade networks and promoting increased competitiveness for MSMEs to penetrate international markets.
“Jakarta’s involvement in this series of forums is not merely ceremonial but focused on creating concrete cooperation opportunities that directly impact business actors, particularly those mentored by Jakarta,” Ratu said in a statement in Jakarta on Saturday.
The trade forums in question are the “Indonesia-China Food & Ecosystem Forum 2026”, “The 14th China Food Trade Fair 2026”, “China-Indonesia Trade and Investment Forum 2026 and Indonesia-China SME”, and “Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum 2026”.
In the “The 14th China Food Trade Fair 2026” in Wuhan, Jakarta is participating through the Indonesia Pavilion alongside 17 exhibitors showcasing various flagship products, from processed foods and fishery products to value-added creative goods.
Through this participation, the DKI PPKUKM Office facilitates the direct promotion of Jakarta MSME products to buyers, distributors, and investors from China.
“We want our mentored business actors not only to be strong in the domestic market but also to compete and become part of the global supply chain,” Ratu said.
Meanwhile, in the “China-Indonesia Trade and Investment Forum 2026 and Indonesia-China SME” event, Jakarta is affirming its position as the national trade centre and a strategic distribution hub with strong logistics connectivity and access to the ASEAN market.
Ratu stated that in the forum, Jakarta is promoting strengthened cooperation in various potential sectors, such as logistics and supply chains, retail trade and distribution, and the digital economy, which support cross-border trade activities.
“Strengthening trade is not just about increasing transaction values but also about how MSMEs can engage in the global supply chain through sustainable partnerships,” Ratu remarked.
She added that this momentum for trade cooperation with China is part of Jakarta’s strategic steps in strengthening its position as a global city integrated into international trade networks.
“In line with the transformation towards 500 years of Jakarta. With active participation in these international forums, we are optimistic about expanding market access, increasing trade values, and encouraging MSMEs to level up and achieve global competitiveness,” Ratu revealed.