Jababeka (KIJA) and China Silk Road Group Establish Innovation Centre to Strengthen Indonesia-China Investment
JAKARTA, investortrust.id - PT Jababeka Tbk (KIJA), or Jababeka Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with China Silk Road Group Ltd to establish the China-Indonesia Innovation & Cooperation Centre as a platform for collaboration in investment, industry, and trade between Indonesia and China.
China Silk Road Group Ltd is a multinational group active in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) network, a global development strategy initiated by the Chinese government since 2013 to enhance connectivity and cooperation between countries.
This partnership is marked by the signing of a strategic partnership agreement. Both companies will jointly build the China-Indonesia Innovation & Cooperation Centre, which is expected to serve as the primary bridge in promoting two-way investment, industrial development, and business opportunity exchanges between the two nations.
The signing was conducted by Founder and Chairman of PT Jababeka Tbk, Setyono Djuandi (SD) Darmono, and Chairman of China Silk Road Group Ltd, Lijin Yan. The event was witnessed by Chairman of the Indonesia-China Friendship Association Dr (HC) Al Busyra Basnur and Vice President of China Silk Road Group Ltd, Tang Yang, at Menara Batavia, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (23/04/2026).
The establishment of the China-Indonesia Innovation & Cooperation Centre represents a concrete step in creating an integrated platform that connects cross-border investment needs with Indonesia’s industrial ecosystem readiness. This centre will act as a main hub to facilitate the expansion of Chinese companies into Indonesia while promoting Indonesia’s flagship products into the Chinese market.
Through this partnership, both parties will optimise their respective strengths. China Silk Road Group Ltd possesses strengths in global networks, cross-border investment promotion, and access to the Chinese market.
Meanwhile, PT Jababeka Tbk has over 30 years of experience in developing industrial zones, managing special economic zones, and integrating industrial and urban areas, as well as strong networks at government and business levels in Indonesia.
SD Darmono stated that this partnership is a crucial momentum to strengthen Indonesia’s position as a strategic investment destination in Southeast Asia.
“This collaboration is not only about attracting investment but also building a sustainable industrial ecosystem. With the Innovation Centre, we aim to ensure that companies entering Indonesia receive comprehensive support, from permits and zone integration to connections with local supply chains,” said Darmono during a press conference at Menara Batavia, Jakarta, on Thursday (23/4/2026).
He added that this initiative will also have positive impacts for domestic industry players, particularly in opening wider market access to China.
“On the other hand, we see great opportunities for Indonesian products to penetrate the global market, especially China. This is part of efforts to create balanced and mutually beneficial cooperation,” he said.
Digital Economy and Industrial Innovation
Meanwhile, Lijin Yan mentioned that the China-Indonesia Innovation and Cooperation Centre has been officially launched as a joint initiative between China Silk Road Group and Jababeka Group to strengthen cross-border digital economy cooperation and industrial innovation.
“The complementary collaboration between the two parties forms a solid foundation for the high-quality development and operation of this cooperation centre,” he stated.
Lijin Yan explained that this partnership comes at a strategic moment when Indonesia-China relations are entering a golden phase of high-quality growth, with great potential in the digital and industrial sectors.
The China-Indonesia Innovation and Cooperation Centre, according to him, can become a bridge connecting technology, industry, and markets between China and Indonesia.
“As Southeast Asia’s largest economy and a key member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Indonesia has significant needs and broad opportunities in industrial enhancement and digital transformation,” he elaborated.
On the other hand, said Lijin Yan, China has global advantages in technologies such as artificial intelligence, industrial robotics, and digital technology. “Both countries have tremendous complementary potential, with promising prospects for digital economy cooperation,” he emphasised.
Lijin Yan revealed that moving forward, this partnership will focus on three main areas: digital economy, artificial intelligence, and robotics and smart manufacturing. The scope of cooperation covers various sectors such as smart healthcare, smart factories, oil and gas energy management, smart cities, modern agriculture, and digital finance.
“We are committed to a localisation-based approach, from construction and operations to empowerment, so that Chinese technology and innovation can take root in Indonesia, providing tangible benefits to the community,” said Lijin Yan.