Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Indonesia yielded fruitful results, further deepening the China–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

This expo aims to deepen cooperation and exchanges among countries along the Belt and Road, Pacific Rim Blue Partner nations, and relevant international organizations, with the goal of strengthening regional disaster prevention and mitigation capacities and jointly advancing innovation in the field of emergency response technologies.

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Indonesia in 2025

International Expo on Emergency Response, Disaster Reduction, and Rescue

Jakarta, Indonesia | International Convention and Exhibition Center

— August 13–15, 2025 —

⏩At the invitation of President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia, Premier Li Qiang will pay an official visit to Indonesia from May 24 to 26, 2025. This visit follows the Indonesian president’s trip to China in November 2024, underscoring China’s unwavering commitment to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and carrying significant strategic importance.

On the afternoon of the 24th, Premier Li Qiang arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia. That evening, he and Indonesian President Prabowo jointly attended a China–Indonesia business dinner and delivered remarks. The two leaders also toured exhibitions marking the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference and showcasing achievements in economic and trade cooperation. On the morning of the 25th, Premier Li Qiang held talks with President Prabowo at the Presidential Palace, after which they witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements in areas including the economy, industrial and supply chains, and finance. In the afternoon, he attended a symposium with Chinese-funded enterprises, emphasizing support for the overseas development of Chinese companies. Later, he met with Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament Bambang Soesatyo at the Parliament Building to discuss bilateral cooperation and exchanges.

Significant achievements have been made, and multi‑faceted cooperation is being advanced.

Political mutual trust has been further strengthened.

Li Qiang conveyed President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings to President Prabowo, who in turn asked Li Qiang to extend his own greetings and best wishes to President Xi. Li Qiang stated that China regards Indonesia as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy, and stands ready to uphold their traditional friendship, deepen all‑round strategic cooperation, and firmly support each other’s core interests. Prabowo expressed Indonesia’s willingness to take this visit as an opportunity to further strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership and advance the building of a China–Indonesia community with a shared future. Both sides agreed to enhance solidarity and coordination and work together to address risks and challenges.

Economic and trade cooperation is expanding and deepening.

During talks with Prabowo and at business‑community events, Premier Li Qiang stated that China stands ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Indonesia and deepen high‑quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. Efforts will be made to enhance and expand flagship projects, such as further elevating the Jakarta–Bandung High-Speed Railway as a premier “golden brand,” while advancing the construction of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Corridor and the “Two Countries, Two Parks” initiative. Both sides will also work to improve trade and investment facilitation and broaden cooperation in finance, new energy, the digital economy, and other sectors. Indonesia is an important economic and trade partner for China within ASEAN; in 2024, bilateral trade reached US$147.8 billion, up 6.1% year on year. This visit injects fresh momentum into bilateral economic and trade cooperation, helping both sides unlock greater potential and achieve a higher level of mutually beneficial, win‑win outcomes.

Chinese-funded enterprises receive support for development.

At a symposium with Chinese‑invested enterprises, Premier Li Qiang noted that, in the face of disruptions to the international economic and trade order, China has intensified its macroeconomic policy adjustments, enabling the economy to maintain a steady recovery and improvement. He pledged to create a favorable environment for Chinese firms operating overseas and to provide robust policy support. Premier Li encouraged Chinese enterprises in Indonesia to take root locally, extend their reach across ASEAN, operate in full compliance with laws and regulations, fulfill their social responsibilities, and serve as effective ambassadors of friendship and exchange between China and other countries. Representatives of the companies stated that they will seize the opportunities presented by the China–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, strengthen investment cooperation across multiple sectors, and achieve mutual benefits and win‑win outcomes. This, they added, will help Chinese enterprises thrive in Indonesia and further advance economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.

The inaugural Indonesia International Emergency Expo was successfully held at the Jakarta International Expo in the Indonesian capital. After a two-year hiatus, the second edition of the Indonesia International Emergency Expo is set to open, warmly inviting companies and professionals from the safety and emergency response sectors to exhibit and attend, together forging a new vision for expanding into global markets.

Date: August 13–15, 2025

Location: Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO)

Indonesian Scholar: Leveraging Nickel Resource Advantages to Strengthen Indonesia’s Negotiating Position with the United States

Melinda Eka, a professor at the Faculty of Law of Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia, points out that Indonesia holds 34% of the world’s nickel reserves. She suggests drawing on China’s experience by leveraging its nickel resources as a bargaining chip to counter U.S. tariff policies, thereby strengthening its international negotiating power. She stresses, however, that Indonesia must deploy this strategy prudently, guarding against the protraction of trade disputes due to insufficient export-market flexibility and remaining vigilant about the potential adverse impact of overly liberal trade agreements on the country’s downstream mineral-processing policies.

Melinda stated that Indonesia has previously eased trade pressures through cooperative measures such as reducing import quotas and relaxing local‑content requirements for U.S.-made electronics. However, resuming the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) with the United States could entail U.S. demands for access to Indonesia’s critical mineral resources. Given that Indonesia’s current laws prohibit the export of unprocessed ores, any resource‑cooperation agreement with the United States would require accompanying legislative and regulatory reforms. She suggested that, should U.S. policy remain uncertain, regional trade cooperation may become the preferred option for countries, potentially shifting the global economic landscape toward “group‑based interconnectivity.”

Sino-U.S. trade tensions are driving the relocation of industrial supply chains to Indonesia.

As Southeast Asia’s largest economy—with a GDP of approximately US$1.4 trillion and a population of 280 million in 2023—Indonesia will offer Chinese enterprises cooperation opportunities across four key sectors over the next five years:

Infrastructure and Engineering Contracting

Indonesia plans to invest US$400 billion between 2025 and 2030 in “National Strategic Projects,” which include the new capital city of Nusantara (with an estimated US$40 billion in investment), an extension of the Jakarta–Bandung High-Speed Railway, and the upgrading of 5,000 kilometers of roads. Chinese companies, leveraging their technological expertise and cost advantages in high-speed rail, ports, power plants, and other sectors, are poised to secure a share of over US$200 billion in these projects.

Digital Economy and E-commerce

The market is projected to reach US$150 billion, with Chinese technology firms poised to export information systems, cloud computing, and social e‑commerce technologies, potentially capturing 35% of the market—equivalent to an additional US$50 billion.

New Energy and Electric Vehicles

Indonesia plans to produce 600,000 electric vehicles by 2025, with an estimated investment of around US$50 billion. Chinese automakers such as CATL, GAC, and BYD have already established a foothold in the market, and Chinese companies are poised to secure up to US$30 billion in orders for battery materials and charging infrastructure.

Manufacturing Relocation and Upgrading

Indonesia’s manufacturing sector accounted for 19.3% of GDP in 2023, yet the rate of equipment modernization remains below 30%. Trade tensions between China and the United States have accelerated the relocation of supply chains, with manufacturing-related foreign investment reaching US$20 billion in 2023. China is well-positioned to export smart equipment—such as industrial robots, whose demand is growing at an annual rate of 35%—as well as textile machinery, given that Indonesia relies on imports for 70% of its equipment. Over the next five years, China aims to achieve US$30 billion in equipment exports and launch cooperation on the development of 30 industrial parks.

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia and the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference, political exchanges between the two countries are steadily intensifying, and economic and trade ties are poised to usher in a new round of development opportunities.

Indonesia International Emergency Response, Disaster Reduction and Rescue Expo—Indonesian government’s centralized procurement for disaster prevention and mitigation, as China’s safety and emergency response industry seeks overseas business opportunities.

EDRR Series Brand Exhibition

Indonesia International Emergency Expo

The Second Indonesia International Emergency Response, Disaster Reduction and Rescue Expo (hereinafter referred to as the Indonesia International Emergency Expo; English abbreviation: EDRR Indonesia) is co-organized by the Shanghai Municipal Commission for the Promotion of International Trade, GMI Expo Group, Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd., and PT. Amara Tujuh Perjuangan (Seven Event). It is scheduled to be held from August 13 to 15, 2025, at the Jakarta International Expo. This expo aims to deepen “One Belt, One Road” Cooperation and exchanges among countries along the Belt and Road, the Blue Pacific Partners, and relevant international organizations aim to strengthen regional disaster prevention and mitigation capacities and jointly advance innovative development in the field of emergency response technologies.

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