Indonesian Ambassador to China: ‘Golden Indonesia 2045’ Needs Chinese Partners

BEIJING, LELEMUKU.COM - Renmin University of China (RUC) Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies reported on June 4, 2026: Indonesian Ambassador to China , Djauhari Oratmangun, visited Renmin University of China. Vice President Zheng Xinye met with the Ambassador and his delegation, accompanied by Wang Wen, Dean of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies and Dean of the Global Leadership Institute , and others. Following the meeting, Ambassador Oratmangun delivered a keynote speech entitled "A New Stage and New Vision in China-Indonesia Relations" at the 18th session of the RUC Chongyang Regional and Country Forum's "Ambassadorial Forum." Wang Wen moderated the lecture.

The lecture attracted over 200 participants, including faculty and students from various universities in Beijing, Chinese and international students, representatives from organizations and media outlets. The forum was reported by numerous media outlets, including People's Daily Global People, China News Service , China Youth Daily, 21st Century Business Herald, China Review News Agency , Dazhong Daily, Shenzhen TV, and Phoenix TV.

Ambassador Zhou Haoli began by stating that Renmin University of China is one of the top universities in China and even the world, and he was delighted to visit the university to exchange ideas with faculty, students, and friends from all walks of life. He pointed out that Indonesia and China are both great nations, and the two countries are not only vital to each other but also jointly shape the future of the region and the world. 

Looking back on the history of bilateral relations, Ambassador Zhou Haoli stated that the Asian-African Conference was held in Bandung, Indonesia in 1955, with Premier Zhou Enlai leading the Chinese delegation. He proposed seeking common ground while reserving differences, conveying a message of peace, cooperation, and friendship. The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence also provided an important ideological foundation for the ten principles and the "Bandung Spirit" formed at the Bandung Conference. 

Speaking about practical cooperation between China and Indonesia, Ambassador Zhou Haoli pointed out that Indonesia, with its population of over 280 million, more than 17,000 islands, a growing middle class, and a young and productive population, is entering a significant period of demographic dividend. At the same time, Indonesia's digital economy is growing rapidly, its internet user base is vast, and its startup ecosystem is vibrant, possessing enormous potential to attract global investors and partners. Indonesia also boasts abundant natural resources, being a major global nickel producer and possessing significant geothermal potential. These factors create favorable conditions for cooperation between the two sides in areas such as energy transition, the digital economy, and industrial upgrading.

Ambassador Zhou Haoli emphasized that China has long been Indonesia's largest trading partner. Bilateral trade between China and Indonesia is projected to reach approximately US$167 billion by 2025, a significant increase compared to when he took office in 2018. Chinese investment in Indonesia has also continued to expand, with investments from mainland China and Hong Kong injecting significant momentum into Indonesia's development over the past few years. 

Ambassador Zhou Haoli also specifically reviewed China-Indonesia vaccine cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated that during the most challenging period, Chinese enterprises and partners prioritized Indonesia as a market, providing crucial support for Indonesia's fight against the pandemic. This cooperation not only symbolizes mutual support between the two countries in difficult times but also reflects the true value of the China-Indonesia partnership—bringing tangible benefits to the people of both nations.

Looking to the future, Ambassador Zhou Haoli pointed out that the world is currently facing five major challenges: climate change, energy transition, demographic shifts, geopolitical uncertainty, and the development of artificial intelligence. No single country can solve these problems alone, nor can any country remain unaffected. The future of the China-Indonesia partnership should be built on shared resilience, fully leveraging each other's strengths to jointly address the rapidly changing world. 

During the expert discussion session, Liu Zhiqin, a senior researcher at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China , and Luo Yongkun , executive director of the Southeast Asia Research Center at the Institute of International Studies of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences , participated in the discussion.

Liu Zhiqin stated that Indonesia holds a very important position in China's foreign and economic policies. The important practice of China's Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence is closely related to the Bandung Conference, and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiative was also proposed by President Xi Jinping in Indonesia. Indonesia has played a unique role in China's opening-up and regional cooperation process. He pointed out that Indonesia's diverse culture, inclusive and vibrant society, and its adherence to multilateralism and multipolar cooperation in international affairs, while opposing unilateralism, give Indonesia a special position on the Asian and international stage. In the future, China and Indonesia can further strengthen cooperation in areas such as green environmental protection, energy transition, financial cooperation, and academic exchanges, injecting more impetus into the development of bilateral relations.

Luo Yongkun stated that China and Indonesia should not only focus on current cooperation but also consider how their long-term relationship should develop. The "Bandung Spirit" is an important historical foundation of the strategic relationship between the two countries, and today, both sides share common tasks in the face of major challenges such as climate change, geopolitics, demographic structure, artificial intelligence, and energy transition. He believes that Ambassador Zhou Haoli's proposal to view China-Indonesia relations from the perspective of the next 20 to 30 years reflects important strategic vision. He also emphasized that people-to-people exchanges and human capital cooperation are of great significance for consolidating the foundation of bilateral relations. Both sides can learn from mutual trust building, the "Bandung Spirit," and cooperative practices, and share these experiences with partners in other ASEAN countries and regions to jointly safeguard regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

In his concluding remarks, Wang Wen stated that Indonesia is a large country that is often underestimated, possessing a vast territory, a large population, and significant regional influence, and is expected to play an even more important role in the global landscape in the future. Chinese society needs to further enhance its understanding of Indonesia, and both countries need to encourage more exchanges among young people, students, scholars, and people from all walks of life to jointly solidify the public opinion foundation of China-Indonesia relations and open up a broader future for cooperation between the two sides.

During the Q&A session, Ambassador Zhou Haoli engaged in in-depth discussions with the audience on topics including Indonesia's foreign policy, China-Indonesia health cooperation, energy and mineral cooperation, educational exchanges, financial connectivity, and cultural exchanges. Participants included Lestari Puspitaningsih , Education Counselor of the Indonesian Embassy in China; Hutomo Bayu Listyaghi , First Secretary for Social and Cultural Affairs; Afina Aulia Imami , Education Affairs Staff Member ; Yulian Wihantoro , Chief Representative of the Bank of Indonesia's Beijing Representative Office ; and Gandhi Priambodo , CEO of Nanyang Bridge Culture. (KBRI Beijing)