Research report · China-Indonesia Relations · Just Energy Transition · 9 November 2026
2026 China-Indonesia Energy Transition Cooperation: Progress, Prospects, and Recommendations
CELIOS's annual review finds that between October 2025 and October 2026, China-Indonesia energy transition cooperation moved from signing agreements to building factories while negotiations intensified over nickel, ownership, and finance. The report records 34 agreements, meetings, and project milestones, assesses progress in battery, electric vehicle, nickel, and solar cooperation, and sets out ten recommendations for a more transparent, predictable, and results-based partnership.
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