THE DYNAMICS OF INDONESIA-CHINA’S RELATION IN JOKO WIDODO’S ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

The diplomatic relation between Indonesia and China increasingly show their intensity during the administration of President Joko Widodo. The intensity can be seen when President Joko Widodo's visited China. Both countries are strengthening the cooperation in several strategic sectors, such as trade, finance, infrastructure, industry, tourism, politic, and security. In the era of President Joko Widodo, the economic cooperation between Indonesia and China is also very dynamic in various fields. President Joko Widodo's visit resulted joint statement of comprehensive strategic partnership. Furthermore, the two sides signed a few cooperation documents, which included MoU on Economic Cooperation between the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and the National Development and Reform Commission of China, MoU between State-Owned Enterprises of Indonesia and National Development Commission of China, MoU for Jakarta - Bandung High Train Development Project or Kereta Cepat Indonesia Cina (KCIC), etc. Various joint partnerships between Indonesia and China represent reciprocal relation.