Prabowo pushes for stronger economic ties in China

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has made a state visit to China, putting economic cooperation front and center of his first overseas trip since taking office. Prabowo held talks with President Xi Jinping, stressing China's role as a key strategic economic partner for Indonesia.

They presided over the signing of multiple cooperation deals. In a joint statement, the two sides pointed to maritime cooperation as an important component of their comprehensive strategic cooperation.