Indonesian and Chinese government officials met in Jakarta to advance bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. Foreign Ministers Sugiono and Wang Yi affirmed their commitment to strengthening political, economic, security, maritime, and people-to-people relations between the two nations. Wang Yi emphasized the countries’ shared positions on global governance, stating their intention to oppose unilateral actions and power politics while defending the interests of developing nations.
Defense cooperation formed a significant component of the discussions, with Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun addressing material cooperation, personnel development, and collaboration between their respective defense industries. Indonesia extended an invitation for Chinese armed forces to participate in joint exercises, including the Heping Garuda exercise, which officials described as evidence of strengthening military ties.
Both nations prioritized food, energy, and mineral security in their talks. They identified emerging technology areas—including artificial intelligence, joint satellite communications development, and other advanced initiatives—as future cooperation targets. Officials also discussed facilitating trade and expanding market access for Indonesian commodities.
The bilateral economic relationship has grown substantially, with trade reaching approximately $167 billion in 2025, making China Indonesia’s largest trading partner. China has invested heavily in major infrastructure projects including the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway and the Cirata floating solar power project in West Java. While disagreements have surfaced regarding project pricing and timelines, China has maintained its commitment to these initiatives as part of its broader regional infrastructure strategy.
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