China-Indonesia Studies

China-Indonesia Studies at CELIOS

China-Indonesia Studies at CELIOS fosters policy-oriented research on China’s engagement with Indonesia in an attempt to ensure mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries which promotes human well-being, financial stability, and environmental sustainability.

Articles

“Addressing Critical Minerals Governance in U.S.-Indonesia Relations” The Diplomat, 10 November 2023.

“AIIB’s Climate Action Plan and Its Impacts on Indonesia.” Stratsea, 31 October, 2023.

“How green is China’s Belt and Road investment in Indonesia?.” Indonesia at Melbourne, 27 October 2023.

“In Rempang, Indonesia, Government Mismanagement Upsets Investment Plans.” Australian Outlook, 10 October 2023.

“Indonesia: To BRICS or Not To BRICS.” Stratsea, 28 September 2023.

“ASEAN Summit 2023 Will not Bring Breakthroughs in China-ASEAN relations.” Australian Outlook, 8 September 2023.

“Horror in the Sea.” Stratsea, 28 August 2023.

“The China-Indonesia-Russia Trilateral Meeting and What it Means.” Australian Outlook. 8 August 2023.

“Chinese Workers in Indonesia Need Protection, Too.” The Diplomat. 4 August 2023.

“Jokowi’s China visit – new deals, old problems.” Indonesia at Melbourne. 3 August 2023.

“Why Indonesia Should be Cautious in Extending its High-Speed Railway.” The Diplomat. 18 July 2023.

“Mixue on the march: ice cream serves soft power for China in Southeast Asia.” The Conversation. 17 July 2023.

Media Commentaries

“中国饮食化身软实力唯短期仍难改变国际形象.” Lianhe Zibao, 6 November 2023.

“Proyek BRI Cina di Indonesia Minim Pembangunan Hijau.” Betahita, 19 October, 2023.

“Cina Mulai Investasi di Energi Terbarukan, Ekonom: Kesempatan Bagus.” Asia Top News, 19 October 2023.

“Jokowi Minta Tiongkok Percepat Investasi di IKN, Celios Ingatkan soal Pembiayaan Hijau.” Jawa pos, 18 October 2023.

“Lawatan Presiden Jokowi ke Tiongkok Diharapkan Mampu Mengakselerasi Transisi Energi yang Bersih.” Jawa pos, 18 October 2023.

“Jokowi Minta Belt and Road Initiative Cina Tidak Bikin Rugi” Tempo.co, 18 October 2023.

“Joko Widodo Puji Strategi Investasi Tiongkok ke Indonesia” Medcom.id, 18 October, 2023.

“Cina Mulai Investasi di Energi Terbarukan, Ekonom: Kesempatan Bagus.” Tempo.co, 18 October 2023.

“Di Balik Manisnya Investasi China ke RI, Ekonom Singgung TKA dan Utang.” Kumparan.com, 18 October 2023.

“Jokowi Minta Dukungan China dalam Pembangunan IKN Lewat Inisiatif Sabuk dan Jalan.” VOA, 18 Ocotber 2023.

Reports, briefs and books

Mapping the Interactions of Three 2024 Indonesian Presidential Candidates with China

This policy brief aims to map the interactions of the three presidential candidates in the 2024 Indonesian presidential election with China

China's Belt and Road Initiative in Indonesia: How to Avoid Low Investment Quality and Debt Traps?

This policy brief investigates the various polemics that have arisen in the implementation of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Indonesia

Indonesia: Beijing's Global Media Influence

In collaboration with Freedom House, our researcher investigates China's growing media influence in Indonesia

China's Digital Silk Road in Indonesia: Progress and implications

In collaboration with London School of Economics' IDEAS, we explore the progress of China’s Digital Silk Road in Indonesia in both its hard and soft aspects as well as the potential impact of its implementation

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