- Strategic partnership between Indonesia and China aims to deepen bilateral ties, with trade reaching $167.49 billion in 2025.
- China's expansion forces strategic reassessment, leading to a strategic partnership securing vital sea lanes between China and Indonesia.
Indonesia and China Launch Fisheries Cooperation Program in Maluku
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What happened
China and Indonesia launched a capture fisheries cooperation program in Tual, a coastal city in Indonesia's Maluku Province, on September 25, 2026. Over 100 representatives from both countries' governments, businesses, and local fisheries associations attended the launch. Li Hongwei, minister counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, stated the program aligns with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and Indonesia's Global Maritime Fulcrum strategy. Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono noted that Indonesia hopes to deepen cooperation in capture fisheries, aquaculture, and marine conservation.
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Why it matters
The cooperation is part of a broader strategic partnership between Indonesia and China, which aims to deepen bilateral ties, with trade reaching $167.49 billion in 2025. The initiative focuses on strengthening technical cooperation, resource conservation, and coordination across the fisheries value chain.
China's expansion is forcing a strategic reassessment, leading to a partnership that secures vital sea lanes between the two nations.
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Who's involved
- IndonesiaHost of the cooperation launch and partner in the agreement
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