Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian Ambassador to China, recently stated at a forum for Chinese enterprises going global that China's investment in various sectors in Indonesia has been doubling annually, reaching 8.1 billion USD in 2024, compared to approximately 800 million USD in 2014. China is Indonesia's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching 147.8 billion USD in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%. Of this, Chinese exports amounted to 76.7 billion USD (up 17.6% YoY), while imports were 71.1 billion USD (down 4% YoY). China is the second-largest source of foreign investment for Indonesia, and Indonesia is China's second-largest investment destination in ASEAN. He called on more Chinese enterprises to come to Indonesia, not only to invest but also to grow together, learn from each other, and jointly create solutions. Key areas of cooperation include renewable energy, the electric vehicle ecosystem, connectivity, agricultural technology, health industry, digital economy, and vocational training. He also emphasized that globalization remains important and should not become a force for homogenization, but rather a bridge that respects diversity and promotes inclusive cooperation. When going global, enterprises must base themselves on local realities; truly lasting success comes from the ability to understand local dynamics, listen, adapt, and create value together with local communities.
Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian Ambassador to China, recently stated at a forum for Chinese enterprises going global that China's investment in various sectors in Indonesia has been doubling annually, reaching 8.1 billion USD in 2024, compared to approximately 800 million USD in 2014. China is Indonesia's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching 147.8 billion USD in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%. Of this, Chinese exports amounted to 76.7 billion USD (up 17.6% YoY), while imports were 71.1 billion USD (down 4% YoY). China is the second-largest source of foreign investment for Indonesia, and Indonesia is China's second-largest investment destination in ASEAN. He called on more Chinese enterprises to come to Indonesia, not only to invest but also to grow together, learn from each other, and jointly create solutions. Key areas of cooperation include renewable energy, the electric vehicle ecosystem, connectivity, agricultural technology, health industry, digital economy, and vocational training. He also emphasized that globalization remains important and should not become a force for homogenization, but rather a bridge that respects diversity and promotes inclusive cooperation. When going global, enterprises must base themselves on local realities; truly lasting success comes from the ability to understand local dynamics, listen, adapt, and create value together with local communities.