(Jakarta) A delegation led by Anhui Vice Governor Sun Yong, including Director of the Foreign Affairs Office Qin Junfeng, Director of the Department of Ecology and Environment Cao Shaobing, and Deputy Mayor of Chizhou Chu Xiaoyan, visited Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association at 11 a.m. on March 22, 2025 (Saturday). They were warmly welcomed by Chairman Zhang Jinxiong, Chairman of the Guidance Committee Yu Yuling, Supervisory Committee members Chen Boyan, Wang Zhenkun, Liang Yuanan, Secretary-General Zhou Weiliang, Vice Chairman Xue Tianzeng, Chen Xin, Lian Jiehao, Vice Chairman Shang Shangxuan, Xu Changkuan, Chen Hongping, Li Kaiguo, and Xue Jingyong. The two sides had cordial exchanges and enhanced cooperation.
Chairman Zhang Jinxiong said that it was a great honor to welcome Vice Governor Sun Yong and his delegation to visit our chamber of commerce today. Here, on behalf of Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association, I would like to express my warmest welcome and most sincere greetings to all guests!
Indonesia is the largest economy in ASEAN and the fourth most populous country in the world. It has a total population of about 280 million, with a median age of less than 30 years old, and its demographic dividend is still increasing. Last year, Indonesia's GDP was about 1.4 trillion US dollars, and its per capita GDP was close to 5,000 US dollars. The GDP growth rate has remained above 5% for many years. Whether it is economic volume, population, or territory, Indonesia accounts for nearly 40% of the entire ASEAN.
Zhang Jinxiong said that Indonesia's resource endowment is also the best in the ASEAN region. Indonesia's nickel ore reserves are the largest in the world, and its gold, silver, copper, iron, tin and other mineral reserves are among the best in the world. The Indonesian government vigorously promotes the downstream policy of mineral resources, encourages foreign investment in smelting, new energy battery industry chain construction, etc., and provides a broad space for cooperation for global companies.
Indonesia and China have been friendly neighbors across the sea since ancient times. In recent years, the economic and trade cooperation and cultural exchanges between the two countries have become closer. China is Indonesia's largest trading partner and one of the most important sources of investment. In 2024, the trade volume between the two countries reached US$147.8 billion, mainland China's investment in Indonesia reached US$8.1 billion, and Hong Kong, China's investment reached US$8.2 billion. Chinese companies are deeply involved in important fields such as Indonesia's new energy, digital economy, and infrastructure construction. Landmark projects such as the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, photovoltaic power stations, and industrial parks have become the "golden business cards" of cooperation between the two countries.
Anhui is an important member of China's Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone. It ranks among the top in China in the fields of scientific and technological innovation, new energy vehicles, and photovoltaic industries. It has strong economic complementarity with Indonesia. Indonesia's rich nickel ore resources are the core raw materials for the production of new energy vehicle batteries. Anhui Province's technological advantages in the agricultural field are also highly consistent with Indonesia's agricultural development needs. We look forward to further exploring the cooperation entry points between Indonesia and Anhui in the fields of new energy, modern agriculture, cultural tourism, etc. through today's exchanges.
Zhang Jinxiong pointed out that Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association will continue to adhere to the founding purpose of "uniting Chinese business enterprises and promoting Indonesia's economic construction", provide necessary support and assistance for everyone to invest and land in Indonesia, jointly open up Indonesia's vast market, and write a new chapter in India-China friendship! Finally, I wish Governor Sun and all the guests a successful and fruitful trip to Indonesia!
In addition to introducing the current development of Anhui, Vice Governor Sun Yong also introduced Anhui's cultural and tourism industries, and said that it is currently a province that is very suitable for investment and business development.
He urged members of Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association and Indonesian industrial and commercial entrepreneurs to visit Anhui Province and seek joint development opportunities with local businesses.
Chizhou Vice Mayor Chu Xiaoyan also introduced the current situation of Chizhou City and the potential for industrial and commercial development. After the exchange, the representatives of both sides exchanged souvenirs and took photos together.
