Investment from China to Indonesia is still considered strong despite the global economy facing various challenges and uncertainties.
Trade relations between Indonesia and China also continue to grow, with transaction values nearing US$170 billion.
The government and business leaders believe that Indonesia remains a strategic destination for Chinese investors due to its vast market potential and abundant natural resources.
The primary focus of Chinese investment currently lies in industrial downstreaming, particularly the processing of minerals such as nickel and other natural resources.
These investments are expected to increase the value added of domestic products while creating more job opportunities for the public.
Beyond the downstream sector, Chinese investors are also beginning to expand their interest into the energy and digital economy sectors, which are seen as having significant growth potential in Indonesia.
On the other hand, the Indonesian government continues to improve regulations and the investment climate to ensure that foreign capital inflows remain steady and increasingly competitive.
Business leaders view deregulation and policy certainty as key factors for maintaining and increasing Chinese investment interest in Indonesia in the future.