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66% of Indonesians Favor Stronger Ties with China

12/24/2025

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A survey finds 66% of Indonesians view relations with China positively, driven by economic engagement and investment.
China ranks as Indonesia's third-largest foreign investor, with US$5.4 billion invested from January to September 2025.
President Prabowo Subianto (President of Indonesia) is seen as close to China by 94% of respondents, and 78% back extending the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail to Surabaya.

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A survey finds 66% of Indonesians view relations with China positively, driven by economic engagement and investment.
China ranks as Indonesia's third-largest foreign investor, with US$5.4 billion invested from January to September 2025.
President Prabowo Subianto (President of Indonesia) is seen as close to China by 94% of respondents, and 78% back extending the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail to Surabaya.