What happens when a Jackie Chan superfan becomes a diplomat? Ask Imron Cotan, Indonesia’s former ambassador to China (2010-2013), whose passion for cycling 🚲 and blockbuster movies 🎥 helped shape his unforgettable Beijing journey.
Cotan’s tenure saw China-Indonesia trade quadruple to $5 billion 💼—but his favorite achievement might’ve been meeting Chan at a charity dinner. \"He’s even cooler in person!\" the diplomat told us. When not boosting economic ties, Cotan pedaled through Beijing’s hutongs, calling the city \"a perfect blend of history and hustle.\"
Now back in Jakarta, he still plans annual China visits. \"It’s like returning to a second home,\" says Cotan, proving diplomacy isn’t just about handshakes—sometimes it’s about bike lanes and movie nights 🍿.
