Chinese Steel Giant Collaborates to Build a 3 Million Ton Steel Plant
Indonesia's Krakatau Steel Group plans to provide over 500 hectares of land in the Krakatau Industrial Zone in Cilegon, Banten Province, to attract large-scale investment from China's Delong Steel Group (the world's 11th largest and China's 7th largest steel producer) and its Indonesian subsidiary PT Dexin Steel Indonesia. Delong aims to build a new steel plant in Indonesia through this collaboration, advancing its global布局. In May, a Krakatau Steel delegation visited Delong Group, signed a raw material procurement
Chinese Enterprises Build a 4 Million Square Meter Industrial Park in Indonesia
Chinese Refrigeration Enterprise Bingshan Group Expands into Indonesian Market
Zoomlion Tower Cranes Support the Construction of Jakarta Oasis Twin Towers
Chinese Mining Giant Suspends Several Nickel Production Lines in Indonesia
CATL's Indonesia Battery Project to Break Ground in June
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources recently revealed that the upstream-downstream integrated battery project by Chinese investor Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) will hold its groundbreaking ceremony in June 2025. The project, with an investment of approximately USD 6-7 billion, aims to build a complete electric vehicle battery ecosystem from upstream to downstream, including mining, high-pressure acid leaching smelters, precursors, cathodes, battery cells, and other stages. It is the first of its kind globally. He understands that some European countries want to build battery cell factories near European automobile plants, but emphasized that precursor and cathode factories must be located in Indonesia to achieve a fair and win-win situation and to safeguard Indonesia's nickel supply chain and industrial ecosystem. This project is not just an investment but a significant adjustment to the global battery industry layout, with far-reaching impacts on Indonesia's related industries and international cooperation.
Chinese Flavor Company Invests in Building Factory in Indonesia
Chinese food flavor manufacturer Huabao Flavours & Fragrances Co., Ltd. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a food seasoning factory in the Jababeka Industrial Estate in Bekasi, West Java, which will serve as its base for the Southeast Asian market. Huabao aims to strengthen localization of product development, customer service, and operational coordination through this project, driving high-quality growth in the Southeast Asian region. The new factory will integrate production, R&D, and office functions, targeting markets including Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Founded in 1996, Huabao produces a variety of food seasonings, beverage flavors, and fragrance products. Its Indonesian subsidiary, Huabao Food Technology, was established in 2021. The Indonesian Food and Beverage Manufacturers Association and the Indonesian Fragrance Association attended the groundbreaking ceremony, expressing appreciation for Huabao's investment in Indonesia, believing it will support the development of the local industry. Representatives from the Bekasi district government stated that the establishment of the new factory will help reduce local unemployment, and the local government also pledged to help the company find suitable labor.
Chinese Auto Parts Companies Enter Indonesian Market
PT Multi Medika Internasional Tbk (MMIX) recorded a 9.6% increase in sales in 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching IDR 191.99 billion. Its products MIUBaby and Miutiss have been well-received in the market due to innovation, achieving innovative results in the personal care sector, such as Indonesia's thinnest baby diapers and the first chlorine-free bamboo tissue, which has enhanced its product competitiveness in the domestic market. MMIX will build a baby diaper factory in Indonesia to improve supply chain efficiency and expand production scale. This plan
Chinese Auto Parts Companies Enter Indonesian Market
Chinese automotive chassis parts manufacturer GSP Automotive Group Wenzhou Co. Ltd. has partnered with PT Sanjusan Hazan Motor from Sumber Berkat Group to enter the Indonesian automotive market, while also celebrating GSP's 40th anniversary. On the occasion of GSP's 40th anniversary, this collaboration marks its business expansion, reflecting a commitment to global growth and product excellence. The company has launched two products: Drive Shaft and CV Joint (
Another Chinese Investor Plans to Join Indonesia's EV Battery Project
The Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board revealed that besides CATL and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd., there may be new Chinese investors participating in Indonesia's electric vehicle battery project. The investment plan is part of the IDR 162 trillion investment promised during Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Indonesia in May 2025. Currently, negotiations are at an initial stage, and the identity of the new investor has not yet been determined, but it is confirmed not to be the CATL Group. The "Dragon Project" in collaboration between Indonesia and CATL, with an investment of USD 600 million, is the world's first comprehensive battery ecosystem project, covering from mining to battery recycling.
Chinese Enterprise Plans to Build International Green Industrial Park
Chinese company GEM Co. Ltd. plans to build an International Green Industrial Park (IGIP) in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, with an estimated investment of USD 8 billion (approximately IDR 129.74 trillion). The initial construction investment is USD 2 billion. The project focuses on battery recycling and zero emissions, aiming to utilize all waste from nickel processing to avoid releasing exhaust gases or carbon into the environment. Previously, GEM invested USD 30 million in building a China-Indonesia joint laboratory at Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) to cultivate local talent. GEM recovers over 30 rare resources such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium, and processes more than 10% of batteries and electronic waste.
Premier Attends Symposium with Chinese Enterprises in Indonesia
On the afternoon of May 25 local time, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended a symposium with Chinese enterprises in Indonesia in Jakarta, with representatives from China Energy, Huawei, SAIC Motor, New Hope Group, Tsingshan Holding Group, TCL Technology Group, and other companies participating. The Premier pointed out that the current international economic and trade order is being disrupted, industrial and supply chains are fragmenting, and trade barriers are increasing, affecting the economic development of all countries. China has stepped up counter-cyclical macroeconomic adjustments, the economy continues to recover and improve, foreign trade remains resilient, and the country is fully prepared for external shocks. It is introducing measures to stabilize employment and the economy, and is researching and reserving new policy tools. The Premier stated that Chinese e