印尼工商会副主席答21：跟中国保持合作有助抵御不确定性

Core Insights - The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and Business and Investment Summit was held in Nanning, Guangxi from September 17 to 21, highlighting the commitment of Chinese and ASEAN enterprises to deepen cooperation amidst global challenges like unilateralism and protectionism [2][3] - In the first eight months of this year, China's trade with ASEAN reached 4.93 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.7%, marking a historical high and accounting for 16.7% of China's total trade [2] - The trade volume between China and ASEAN has grown from over 870 billion yuan in 2004 to nearly 7 trillion yuan in 2024, representing a sevenfold increase and consistent growth for nine consecutive years [2] Trade Relations - ASEAN trade representatives expressed optimism about future cooperation with China, emphasizing the strong complementary nature of their industries [3] - ASEAN countries supply China with bulk commodities such as electronic components, energy, and agricultural products, while China provides machinery, technology, and consumer goods to ASEAN nations [3] - China has become a significant source of foreign direct investment for ASEAN, particularly in infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing sectors, with many projects linked to the Belt and Road Initiative [3] Impact of U.S. Trade Policies - Indonesian business leaders indicated that collaboration with China is essential for navigating uncertainties arising from U.S. tariff policies [3] - The balanced trade relationship between China and Indonesia is seen as a foundation for seeking more cooperative opportunities, which is a key reason for participation in the Expo and Summit [3]