President Xi Jinping and Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto met in Beijing to discuss strengthening their bilateral relationship. Xi emphasized the progress made in recent years, particularly the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway project. He expressed China's commitment to deepening strategic cooperation with Indonesia, focusing on poverty alleviation, state governance, and maritime cooperation.

Subianto, who will be sworn in as Indonesia's next leader in October, expressed support for closer ties with China. He pledged to continue the friendly policy towards China and uphold the one-China policy. He also highlighted the importance of aligning development strategies and strengthening coordination in international affairs.

Experts believe that Subianto's visit will lay the foundation for a strong partnership between Indonesia and China under the new government. Indonesia views China as a crucial partner in its economic development, particularly in areas such as mineral downstreaming and energy transition.

The ongoing cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including politics, economics, culture, and maritime affairs, is seen as a driving force behind their comprehensive strategic partnership. The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway project is cited as an example of how China's development can create opportunities for Indonesia.