Youth Vision: Closer China-Indonesia Ties in Focus

From viral nasi goreng recipes to K-pop dance challenges, cultural bridges between China and Indonesia are thriving. But as the two nations mark over seven decades of diplomatic relations, young people in both countries are looking beyond memes—toward deeper collaboration.

CGTN recently hit the streets of Beijing and Jakarta to ask residents about their hopes for the future. Spoiler alert: Tech, sustainability, and education topped the list. A Beijing university student told reporters: 'I’ve tried Indonesian coffee apps—now I want to see joint startups tackling climate change!'

Meanwhile, in Jakarta, a local business owner praised Chinese e-commerce platforms for boosting sales: 'We’re neighbors. Why not build more digital highways together?' Experts highlight renewable energy and AI as key areas where collaboration could literally power progress.

Fun fact: Over 60% of Gen Z respondents in both countries named cultural exchanges as their top priority. Think more Mandarin-Bahasa language partnerships and fewer TikTok misunderstandings.

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We Talk: Chinese and Indonesian people hope for closer cooperation

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