Jakarta, August 22, 2024—CELIOS’ China-Indonesia Desk has launched Indonesia’s first “China-Indonesia Provincial Index,” examining China’s influence across 38 provinces in eight crucial sectors. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, Director of CELIOS’ China-Indonesia Desk, emphasized, “The perfect score achieved by Central Java highlights that close economic ties are also facilitated by Chinese investment, reflecting the important role of local governments in maintaining these dynamic relationships.”
In the academic sector, Jakarta and Yogyakarta stand out for their partnerships and academic exchanges with Chinese institutions. CELIOS researcher Yeta Purnama explained, “Our findings in the academic sector indicate substantial cooperation and extensive academic exchange between educational institutions in China and institutions in the two provinces of Jakarta and Yogyakarta.”
China’s influence is also evident in the technology and social sectors, with Jakarta serving as a technology hub and West Nusa Tenggara and East Java standing out in the socio-cultural sphere. CELIOS researcher Lay Monica Ratna Dewi stated, “The high percentage of Chinese influence in technology in Jakarta underscores the capital’s central role in Chinese technology investment in Indonesia.” The index is expected to provide insights for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, and CELIOS is committed to publishing it annually.
CELIOS' China-Indonesia Desk has launched the first "China-Indonesia Provincial Index" , examining China’s influence across 38 provinces through eight key sectors. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, Director of the China-Indonesia Desk at CELIOS, emphasized, “The perfect score achieved by Central Java highlights that close economic ties are also facilitated by Chinese investment, reflecting the important role of local governments in maintaining these dynamic relationships.”
In the academic sector, Jakarta and Yogyakarta stand out due to strong partnerships and exchange programs with Chinese institutions. CELIOS researcher Yeta Purnama explained, “Our findings in the academic sector indicate substantial cooperation and deep academic exchange between Chinese institutions and those in Jakarta and Yogyakarta.”
China’s influence is also evident in technology and social sectors, with Jakarta as the technological hub and West Nusa Tenggara and East Java notable for social and cultural activities. CELIOS researcher Lay Monica Ratna Dewi noted, “The high level of Chinese influence in technology in Jakarta underscores the capital’s central role in Chinese tech investments in Indonesia.” The index aims to provide valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, with CELIOS committed to publishing it annually.
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