China's head of government Li Qiang called for closer cooperation with Indonesia in Jakarta. For Beijing, good relations with the ASEAN states are an essential element in the global trade dispute.
By Marcel Grzanna
Criticism of China's oppression of the Uyghurs and their faith is stirring in Indonesia, too. How the Chinese state leadership manages to co-opt Muslim organizations and spruce up its own image.
By Angela Köckritz
According to informed sources, the United States is withdrawing from the coal phase-out partnerships with South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam. This would leave the JETPs short of four billion US dollars in financial commitments and loans, as reported by Reuters with reference to sources in the three countries.
By Nico Beckert
For the oil and gas industry, CCS becomes a potential business area. Especially in Southeast Asia, companies are scouting for suitable storage sites for greenhouse gases. According to the IEA, significant CCS potentials are needed to achieve climate goals.
By Bernhard Pötter
Indonesia has identified two Chinese citizens as suspects in a fatal fire at a nickel smelter. The blaze occurred at a Chinese company, resulting in 21 deaths. China is one of the largest investors in Indonesia's nickel industry.
By Christiane Kuehl
The presidential election in Indonesia revolves heavily around China. The economic influence of the People's Republic is enormous. Moreover, Chinese companies process the country's raw materials. This does not only have advantages, especially when it comes to relations with the USA.
By Redaktion Table
On Monday and Tuesday, foreign ministers from four Arab states and Indonesia were in China to discuss the war. The visit shows how much China's influence has grown in the region – except in Tel Aviv.
By Jörn Petring
The energy transition partnership JETP between several developed countries and Indonesia has serious problems: The schedule is delayed, it lacks correct data and transparency, and the goals are apparently too ambitious. Now, even money intended for green investments could flow into coal power.
By Redaktion Table
