Kadin Encourages Increased Investment and Trade Cooperation Between Indonesia and China

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is undertaking a working visit to China to increase trade and investment between the two nations. Kadin Chairman Anindya Novyan Bakrie stated that he will attend several events, including the China International Supply Chain Expo and the APEC CEO Forum in Beijing, as well as the Summer Davos 2026 in Dalian, alongside meetings with other partners.

Anindya noted that Indonesia-China trade reached US$167.48 billion in 2025, with Indonesian exports increasing by 16.7 percent. When combined with trade with Hong Kong, which stands at approximately US$6 billion, the total reaches US$173 billion. However, this figure still lags behind Malaysia’s US$191.66 billion and Vietnam’s US$296.14 billion, which remains China’s largest trading partner in ASEAN.

“When we talk about trade, it is not just about the big three commodities—palm oil, coal, and steel—but also many other products with smaller volumes,” Anindya explained.

Beyond trade, Kadin’s second objective is to boost Chinese investment in Indonesia. Anindya emphasised that Indonesia requires investment to achieve 8 percent economic growth and to create jobs. He also expressed Kadin’s desire to learn from Chinese partners to make businesses more resilient, transparent, open, and sustainable, facilitating a transfer of knowledge during the meetings.

Anindya highlighted several priority sectors for Chinese investment in Indonesia, particularly the energy transition. He pointed out that Indonesia possesses abundant energy resources, including coal, oil and gas, and critical minerals, making the sector attractive for Chinese companies to invest not only in funding and downstream processing but also in advanced manufacturing technology and artificial intelligence.