China-Indonesia Cooperation Drives Agricultural Industry Development
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Agriculture recently met in Jakarta with the visiting Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China. The two sides reached four consensus points on agricultural cooperation: they will strengthen rice research cooperation, focusing on developing salt-tolerant rice varieties to increase rice yields in Indonesia's coastal areas. As a high-yield rice producer, Indonesia hopes to deepen cooperation with China in seed research and industrialization. Currently, Indonesia has a trade surplus of US$1.7 billion in agricultural products with China, mainly exporting palm oil, natural rubber, bird's nests, and other commodities. Indonesia plans to further expand exports of these strategic goods to China; Indonesia seeks China to open up trade for durian,
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TikTok Fined IDR 15 Billion for Failing to Report Tokopedia Acquisition in Time
Indonesia's competition watchdog KPPU (Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha) has fined TikTok IDR 15 billion for failing to submit a merger notification to the KPPU within the required timeframe when acquiring a 75.01% stake in Indonesian e-commerce platform Tokopedia, constituting a procedural violation. According to Indonesian regulations, companies must report to the KPPU within 30 working days after completing an equity acquisition. The transaction took effect on January 31, 2024, and should have been reported by March 19 of the same year at the latest. However, TikT
Hongxin Jianfa Breaks into Indonesia's Engineering Machinery Market with Full-Chain Solutions
Indonesia, as the world's largest nickel reserve holder (25% of global reserves) and a major coal exporter, exported 96.5% of its nickel pig iron and 42.7% of its coal to China in 2024. However, the local machinery sector faces two major pain points: a significant gap in mining and aerial work equipment, and slow maintenance response times (up to 72 hours in some cases). Chinese engineering equipment company Hongxin Jianfa recently launched a full range of equipment at the Jakarta International Engineering Machinery Exhibition, including mining machinery and aerial work platforms; a three-tier spare parts system ensuring rapid supply of key components; and a 300-person maintenance team providing on-site technical support.
First EPC Geothermal Power Plant by Chinese Company Successfully Handed Over to Indonesia
The Lumut Balai Phase II Geothermal Power Plant EPC Project, undertaken by PowerChina, has recently officially obtained the Operation Acceptance Certificate, becoming the first geothermal power plant project successfully handed over by a Chinese enterprise overseas. The project overcame complex geological conditions, with performance test results exceeding contract targets; at the same time, key milestones such as Commercial Operation Date (COD) and 15-day reliability operation were completed on schedule. The project adopted a full-chain management approach of "Design-Procurement-Construction," achieving zero major safety accidents. The power plant will provide Indonesia with clean energy that reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 150,000 tons annually, setting a new benchmark for green ener
Surge in Indonesia's Crude Oil Exports to China Raises Questions
According to Chinese customs data for August 2025, Indonesia's crude oil exports to China surged to 2.7 million tons (approximately 630,000 barrels per day), far exceeding Indonesia's domestic daily production of 580,000 barrels and the total exports of 1.3 million tons from January to July. After four tankers docked at non-major oil ports in Batam, they conducted ship-to-ship transfers near Johor, Malaysia, with draft changes indicating they were not loaded with Indonesian crude. At the same time, this batch of "Indonesian crude" was USD 11 per barrel cheaper than Saudi crude, consistent with the discount characteristics of Iranian crude. China has not officially reported Iranian crude imports since mid-2022,
Chinese Cigarette Imports Impact Local Industry Development
The Finance Minister recently emphasized the need to protect the survival of the local tobacco industry, while also addressing the issue of Chinese cigarette imports. Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics shows that from 2021 to July 2025, Indonesia imported tobacco and cigarettes (HS code 24, two-digit) from China worth USD 2.01 billion. The highest import value was in 2022, reaching USD 255.7 million; during the same period, total imports amounted to 252,456.6 tons, with the highest import volume in 2022 at 67,527.5 tons. He stated that he will soon meet with the Tobacco Industry Association to discuss the best tobacco tax
Indonesia Secures US$70.2 Million in Transactions at China-ASEAN Expo
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade recently announced that it achieved a potential transaction value of US$70.2 million at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and signed 9 strategic Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, investment, education, halal certification, and AI technology development. Its three themed pavilions showcased commodities, regional economic potential, and AI innovations from local tech companies, while the retail goods pavilion achieved US$182,000 in on-site sales. Popular Indonesian products at the expo included coal, palm oil, edible bird's nest, coconut shell charcoal, and coffee. The Director General of National Export Development
Wuling Becomes the First Chinese Automaker with a Full Production Chain in Indonesia
China's Wuling Motors has become the first Chinese automaker to establish a complete production chain in Indonesia. Its 60-hectare factory in Cikarang, West Java, has been operating since 2017, with a cumulative production of 178,366 vehicles, covering traditional fuel vehicles, hybrid, and pure electric models. The four core workshops include: Press Shop for metal component forming, Body Shop for body welding, Paint Shop using advanced spraying technology, an