Indonesian Students Embrace Chinese Education as Economic Ties Deepen

Nanyin melodies from China’s Fujian province blended with the Indonesian folk song Rasa Sayange on a Jakarta university campus, reflecting the increasing educational partnerships between Indonesia and China. Indonesian institutions are now collaborating with Tsinghua University and Sichuan International Studies University, moving away from the traditional focus on Western ties. The double-degree model allows students to split their program between local and foreign campuses, a shift from the past dominance of Western universities. This change aligns with Indonesia’s economic shift towards China as its major trading partner and investor in key sectors like nickel processing and electric-vehicle batteries. Dr. Prita…