Indonesia's Growing China Dependencies Cast Shadow on 'Free and Active' Foreign Policy
Following President-elect Prabowo's visit to Beijing, China's economic influence in Indonesia is surpassing that of the US and Japan, eroding the foundation of Jakarta's 'free and active' foreign policy. Dependencies are deepening, particularly in the EV sector and mineral processing, where Chinese firms are dominating entire supply chains.
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