China-Indonesia Cross-Border QR Code Payment Two-Way Trial Run
Friends who frequently travel between China and Indonesia! From now on, no need to carry cash or calculate exchange fees—just scan a QR code to pay! Today, Manager Wang shares a great news that can save you a lot of trouble: On September 11, the cross-border QR code between China and Indonesia officially launched a two-way trial run! The central bank governors of both countries witnessed the event, making it highly reliable and directly solving the long-standing problem of spending money when traveling between the two countries. First, let's talk about how the trial run works: For our Chinese side, invited users can open UnionPay QuickPass or Alipay and directly scan QR codes at over 39 million merchants in Indonesia that support QRIS codes.
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Indonesia's July Trade Surplus Reaches $4.17 Billion
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) announced on September 1 that the trade surplus in July 2025 reached $4.17 billion, maintaining a surplus for 63 consecutive months (since May 2020). Cumulative exports from January to July amounted to $160.16 billion, an increase of 8.03% year-on-year, with non-oil and gas exports growing 9.55% to $152.2 billion, mainly driven by processed products such as palm oil, jewelry, and semiconductors. In July alone, exports reached $24.75 billion, up 9.86% year-on-year, with vegetable oils (+82.72%), machinery and equipment (+69.02%)
President Prabowo Returns to Indonesia After 8-Hour Visit to China
President Prabowo paid a brief 8-hour visit to China on September 3, 2025, with the main itinerary including attending the 80th anniversary military parade of China's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. He was invited to attend the parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, watching alongside Chinese leaders, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, and other leaders. The parade showcased 10,000 PLA troops, over 100 military aircraft, and hundreds of ground equipment pieces. Bilateral talks with Chinese leaders were held at the Great Hall of the People, focusing on discussions about Indonesia's apology for its absence from the SCO summit; cooperation on the "Giant Sea Wall" infrastructure project on the north coast of Java; and the deepening of strategic partnership to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He also held a separate meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on economic, trade, and investment cooperation. Putin and Prabowo greeted each other with a hug. The Indonesian Cabinet Secretariat stated that both sides confirmed the strengthening of existing cooperation projects in energy, infrastructure, and other fields. The visit, originally scheduled for August 31 to September 1, was once canceled due to domestic protests in Indonesia. After assessing the stable situation on September 2, Prabowo departed that evening and returned to Jakarta at 20:45 the next day. This visit was Prabowo's first working trip to China since taking office, highlighting Indonesia's strategic positioning in major-power balanced diplomacy.
Indonesian Stock Market Plunges 3.4% Amid Recent Unrest
On September 1, the Indonesian stock market opened with a sharp drop of 3.44% (approximately 269.15 points), falling to 7,561 points, with a trading volume of 2.22 million shares and a transaction value of 2.07 billion Indonesian rupiah. At a press conference at the Jakarta Stock Exchange, the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs called on investors to understand the current market volatility, emphasizing that Indonesia's economic fundamentals (corporate finances and prospects) remain solid, and expected that the impact of socio-political dynamics on the economy would only be short-term. He stated that the government is maintaining communication with listed companies, the exchange, and investors to ensure that investment plans are not disrupted, and pledged to maintain economic stability
Protests and Clashes Erupt in Over 20 Cities Across Indonesia
The local immigration office in Surabaya recently carried out deportation procedures for two Chinese citizens at Juanda International Airport, who were expelled for violating relevant provisions of Indonesia's Immigration Law. The specific articles involve violations of residence permits for foreign nationals, and all judicial review processes have been completed. The head of the local immigration office stated that the immigration enforcement actions demonstrate the country's determination to uphold sovereignty, and they will continue to supervise the residence of foreign nationals in a professional and humane manner. Since the beginning of this year, the office has deported a total of 23 foreign nationals from 14 countries who violated regulations. Data from the Directorate General of Immigration shows that the number of deportation cases nationwide in the first half of 2025 has increased by 17% year-on-year.
Giant North Java Sea Wall Project Set to Launch
President Prabowo officially appointed Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries Didit Herdiawan Ashaf (Retired Navy Vice Admiral) as Chairman of the North Coast Authority (Pantura Authority), with Deputy Chairmen Darwin Trisna Djajawinata (Executive of PT SMI) and Suhajar Diantoro (Former Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs). The core task of this agency is to lead the construction of the giant sea wall on the north coast of Java Island, covering an area from Banten Province to East Java Province, with a total
Indonesian Textile Association Questions Unfair Import Quota Allocation
The Secretary General of the Indonesian Synthetic Filament Association publicly questioned the systemic unfairness in import quota allocation, where some companies received 100% capacity quotas while most companies received only 30-50%. Over 20 textile companies are actually controlled by 4 individuals, monopolizing quota resources. From 2024 to 2025, yarn and fabric imports surged 239% (from 14.07 million kg to 47.88 million kg), forcing 60 local textile mills to close, triggering massive layoffs. The association demanded that the Minister of Industry thoroughly investigate the quota approval department (retrospective of 8 years of data), but the Ministry of Industry spokesperson instead accused association members of exploiting
Indonesian Ministry of Industry Criticizes Trade Association for Duplicity
The Ministry of Industry pointed out that the Indonesian Synthetic Filament Yarn Association, on one hand, demands the government strengthen import restrictions to protect the domestic industry, while on the other hand, it condones its member companies significantly increasing raw material imports, creating policy arbitrage. From 2024 to 2025, the total import volume of yarn and fabric by association members surged from 14.07 million kg to 47.88 million kg, an increase of 239%. Fifteen companies utilizing bonded zone policies circumvented scrutiny through General Import Licenses. In fact, tariff protection for polyester staple fiber extends until 2027, for synthetic fiber yarn until 2025, and for fabric until 2027.