(Jakarta) A 29-member delegation from Taishan Management College, led by Dean Ma, visited the Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 2:30 PM. They were warmly welcomed by Vice Chairman Chen Xin, Secretary-General Zhou Weiliang, Honorary Chairmen Wu Mingli and Huang Zhiyong, Vice Chairmen Lin Songshi, Weng Zuhui, and Chen Yingdi, and Deputy Secretaries-General Chen Yongzhi, Yang Xinsheng, and Xu Qunhao.
Vice Chairman Chen Xin of Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association stated that the Chamber, re-established in 2001, is a nationwide, non-profit Chinese business association established in accordance with Indonesian laws and regulations. Headquartered in Jakarta, it has multiple branches throughout the country, and its member companies cover various sectors including manufacturing, mining, forestry, real estate, logistics, finance, and retail. Since its inception, the association has adhered to its founding principle of "uniting Chinese businesses and promoting Indonesia's economic development," attracting prominent figures from society to participate in Indonesia's economic construction and promoting exchange and cooperation between Indonesian Chinese businesses and those of Chinese communities worldwide.
Chen Xin stated that Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, boasts a vast territory and abundant resources. With over 17,000 islands, it is known as the "Land of a Thousand Islands." Its natural resources are extremely rich, with reserves of coal, nickel, tin, bauxite, copper, and gold ranking among the world's top. Furthermore, it is rich in agricultural products such as palm oil, rubber, and coffee, offering broad prospects for cooperation. Currently, Indonesia has a population exceeding 280 million, making it the fourth most populous country in the world. Its young population structure, abundant labor force, vibrant economy, and huge market potential are significant, with the majority of its population concentrated on the island of Java.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. The Indonesian government has formulated a long-term national development plan for 2025-2045, striving to become one of the world's top five economies by the 100th anniversary of its independence, realizing the ambitious goal of "Golden Indonesia." Currently, the government is actively promoting industrial transformation and upgrading, and vigorously encouraging the development and investment in emerging industries such as the digital economy, green energy, and digital technology.
According to the latest Positive Investment List, with the exception of a few restricted sectors, more than 200 industries, including manufacturing, digital technology, financial services, modern logistics, and green energy, are fully open to foreign investment. Some sectors allow 100% foreign ownership, including infrastructure, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and certain oil and gas sectors, while certain restrictions remain in the financial, telecommunications, and construction sectors.
Chen Xin pointed out that data from the Indonesian Ministry of Investment shows that total foreign investment reached 1714.2 trillion rupiah (approximately US$105 billion) last year, a year-on-year increase of 20.8%. Mainland China and Hong Kong invested a total of US$16.3 billion, second only to Singapore's US$20.1 billion, firmly ranking among the top three sources of foreign investment in Indonesia.
Chen Xin further stated that Indonesia is at a critical window of opportunity for a new round of economic restructuring and upgrading, and sincerely welcomes Chinese companies to join us in seizing investment opportunities in emerging fields such as new energy, the digital economy, and modern manufacturing. The Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association will, as always, fully leverage its platform advantages to provide necessary support and assistance for cooperation. Finally, I wish the Taishan Management Institute's business delegation a complete success on their visit. May we join hands and create a new chapter in China-Indonesia cooperation!
Dean Ma first thanked the directors of Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association for their warm hospitality. He explained that the main purpose of their visit was to investigate the development of the local economy, trade, and other industries, and to explore the local market. He hoped that this visit would further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association in various industries in the future. He then briefly introduced Taishan Management Institute.
He said that Taishan Management Institute, founded in 2002, is a non-degree-granting higher education training institution located in Jinan, Shandong Province. Taishan Management Institute boasts a faculty of over 180 renowned domestic and international economists, management experts, entrepreneurs, and multinational corporation executives. It primarily focuses on the education and training of in-service managers. Separated from Shandong University in 2005, it serves as a training base for private entrepreneurs and SME managers in Shandong Province. It is also a business school specializing in equity strategy management research, with students from all over China and Southeast Asia.
