Hey folks! 🎉 This week (Dec 3-4, 2025), China's top political advisor Wang Huning landed in Jakarta for a power-packed visit with Indonesia's key leaders.
His agenda? Boost strategic partnership, align development strategies, and bring fresh energy to the China-Indonesia friendship. Here's the lowdown:
- High-level Meetings: Wang met President Prabowo Subianto, Speaker Puan Maharani, Regional Council Speaker Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin, and MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani.
- One-China Principle: Indonesia reconfirmed its commitment to the one-China principle, stressing Taiwan is part of China and opposing Taiwan independence.
- Modernization Ambitions: Both sides talked about sharing development know-how. Indonesia praised China's fast-paced growth and wants to adapt ideas for its own path to prosperity.
- Belt and Road Initiative: Indonesia gave a thumbs-up to the initiative and pledged to deepen cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and tech.
- Looking Ahead: China's CPPCC and Indonesia's MPR will ramp up dialogues, aiming for a shared future community and aligning China's modernization with Indonesia's Golden Vision 2045.
Why it matters: For our 16-30 squad across South and Southeast Asia, this visit means more cultural exchanges, tech partnerships, and job opportunities in cool sectors like green energy and digital platforms. Think new start-up collabs, easier travel routes, and fresh scholarship programs! 🌏✨
In a nutshell, Wang Huning's visit is more than just politics—it is about weaving stronger ties that can spark innovation and growth in our region. Stay tuned for more updates on how this strategic partnership shapes the future! 🚀
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China's top political advisor pays official visit to Indonesia
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