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China Comments on Indonesian Presidents Remarks on Chinese Mining Project

On October 13, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. During the meeting, a journalist asked about a recent event where the Indonesian Investment and Downstream Chemical Industry Department collaborated with Weidabe Industrial Park to launch a Chinese mining downstream chemical project. Indonesian President Joko Widodo attended the event and delivered a speech, expressing gratitude to Chinese investors for their cooperation and trust in Indonesia. He emphasized that the Indonesian government would regard investors who come to Indonesia, cooperate with Indonesia, and help Indonesia as brothers and sisters, protecting them just like protecting family members. What is China's comment on this?

Mao Ning stated that China appreciates the statements made by the Indonesian leadership. For a long time, China and Indonesia have utilized their complementary advantages to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as energy and minerals, bringing tangible benefits to both countries and their peoples. The success of Chinese enterprises in Indonesia is also a success for Indonesia itself. China is willing to work together with Indonesia, guided by the strategic consensus of the two heads of state, to continuously deepen mutual beneficial cooperation in related fields. We will help Indonesia transform its resource advantages into driving forces for development and promote the economic and social progress of Indonesia. It is believed that the Indonesian government will continue to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, providing a business environment that is open, fair, mutually beneficial, and friendly.