Indonesian president and Chinese premier meet to discuss expanding trade during US trade war


Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto with Chinese Premier Li Qiang inspect the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony, on the day of their meeting, at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 25, 2025. - Photo: Reuters

JAKARTA: Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday (May 25) to discuss ways to expand trade and investment during the US global trade war and as economic globalisation faces headwinds.

Li arrived in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, on Saturday afternoon for a three-day visit to Southeast Asia’s largest economy. It was the first stop of his first overseas visit this year.

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