China-ASEAN cooperation rising to higher level

As ASEAN's largest member state in terms of territory, population and economy, and a key member of G20, Indonesia has been playing a key role in advancing China-ASEAN cooperation and ASEAN integration.

Indonesia has been helping strengthen China-ASEAN relations, supporting the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and fostering a China-ASEAN community with a shared future. Since 2013, the two countries have aligned their national strategies — Chinese modernization with Indonesia's Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision — achieving high-level cooperation in trade, infrastructure and investment.

The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, a flagship Belt and Road project, has become a benchmark for regional connectivity. The depth of Sino-Indonesian relations can be gauged from the fact that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto chose China as his first foreign destination after taking office in November 2024. During his visit to China, the two sides agreed to elevate their comprehensive strategic partnership.