Prabowo Strengthens Indonesia-China Ties with $10B Deals

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized collaboration over confrontation with China during his state visit, signing deals worth over $10 billion in investments. This visit marks Subianto's first overseas trip after taking office, during which he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to deepen ties and elevate security as a new pillar of cooperation, focusing on areas such as water conservation, maritime resources, and mining. Both leaders expressed a commitment to mutual benefit, with plans to enhance cooperation in poverty reduction, medicines, grain cultivation, and the digital economy. Subianto's subsequent visits to the United States, Peru, and Brazil underscore Indonesia's nonaligned stance and its respect for all major global powers. This strategic move highlights Indonesia's intention to strengthen its role in both Asia-Pacific and broader global forums.